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SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held on Thursday, January 2, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thrusday,
January 2, 1969, at 1:00 P.M., at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Mrs. Charles B. Porter, Vice President; Virgil L. Elliott,
James S. Kearney, Walter S. Newman, and Walter VI. Wight,
members of the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: William M. Brinton, President; Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr.

1:00 P.M. - Field Trip

Members of the Commission and staff departed from 100 Larkin Street at
1:00 P.M. to take a field trip to properties scheduled for consideration during
the Zoning Hearing on January 9, 1969.

2:15 P.M. - 100 Larkin Street

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Kearney, seconded by Commissioner Newman,
and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meetings of October 24 and 31, 1968,
be approved as submitted.

CURRENT MATTERS

The Director noted that he had mailed copies of a year-end report to
members of the Commission which contained a review of the Department's activities
during 1968.

The Director reminded the Commission that a Special Meeting has been
scheduled for Friday, January 10, 1969, at 9:00 A.M. for review of the annual
Capital Improvement Program.

The Director informed the Commission that the Board of Supervisors,
meeting on Monday, had authorized an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency
and BART for financing and construction of the initial phases of the proposed
Embarcadero Transit Station.

The Director advised the Commission that the Board of Supervisors had
delayed action on the Marin Ferry Feasibility Study Consultant Contract for two
weeks .

The Director reported that the Board of Supervisors had approved the
designation of various buildings in Jackson Square as landmarks.

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CONSIDERATION OF DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET AND WORK PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1969-70

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, summarized the major elements of
the work program which was being proposed for the next fiscal year. Subsequently,
he presented and explained the budget which he had formulated to support the
proposed work program. He emphasized that the rquested budget totaled $152 less
than the $889,228 authorized for the current fiscal year; and, while he felt that
a more realistic budget might be closer to the 1,300,000 amount requested by the
Commission last year, he felt it was important to heed Mayor Alioto's request that
budgets be kept to a very minimum because of the City's current fiscal problems.

During the course of the Director's presentation, Commissioner Elliott
arrived and assumed his seat at the Commission table.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kearney, seconded by
Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that both the proposed work program
and budget for the fiscal year 1969-70 be approved.

FILM PRESENTATION

The Commission watched a screening of a film entitled, "The Pedestrian
Strikes Back", dealing with the subject of pedestrian malls.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 P.M.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

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SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, January 9, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
January 9, 1969, at 1:30 P.M. at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Uilliam M. Brinton, President; Mrs. Charles B. Porter,

Vice President; Virgil L. Elliott, Mortimer Fleishhacker,
Jr., Walter S. Newman and Walter W. Wight, members of
the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: James S. Kearney

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by
Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-
Implementation; Robert Passmore, Assistant Zoning Administrator; Wayne Rieke,
Planner IV-Zoning; Robert Frank, Planner II; and Lynn E. Pio, Secretary.

1:30 P.M. - Field Trip

Members of the Commission and staff departed from 100 Larkin Street
at 1:30 P.M. to talce a field trip to property affected by application CU69.5
which was to be the subject of a public hearing to be held later in the
afternoon.

2:15 P.M. - Room 282 City Hall

CURRENT MATTERS

The Director reported that the Streets and Transportation Committee
of the Board of Supervisors, meeting yesterday, had approved the vacation of
a portion of Grove Street to accommodate the proposed expansion of St. Mary's
Hospital .

The Director summarized the provisions of a proposed ordinance which
would establish a Bay View-Hunters Point Model Neighborhood, prescribe the
duties and powers of that agency, and authorize the agency to draft a five-
year planning program for the Model Cities program.

The Director advised the Commission that the first pv meeting
on the Northern Waterfront Plan would be held on January 30 at P.M.

The Director announced that proposed amendments of .... ity Planning
Code relating to car washes will be scheduled for public hearing on Thursday,
February 6, 1969.

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The Director read a letter from Reverend Cummings, Director of
Education for the Archdiocese of San Francisco, in support of the policy
position which had been taken by the Commission with regard to Forts Mason,
Miley and Funs ton.

2:30 P.M. - Zoning Hearing

CU68.36 340-398 Monterey Boulevard between 275 feet and 594 feet west
of Congo Street. Request for a 172-bed convalescent hospital
in an R-3 district. (Postponed from meeting of December 5, 1968.)

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to
land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property; and he remarked
that the matter had been postponed from the meeting of December 5 to enable
residents of the neighborhood to meet with the applicants to discuss plans
for the proposed facility.

Italo Caipestri, architect for the applicants, displayed and
described floor plans and sections of the proposed building. He stated that
the first floor would be devoted to a lobby and parking spaces; the second
floor would be used for ancillary services; and the third and fourth floors
would consist of patient rooms. Because of the topography of the site, only
a limited amount of space would be available on the first floor; and, there-
fore, the number of parking spaces which could be provided was limited.
He stated that a 15-foot planting strip would be maintained along the entire
344- foot frontage of the site; and he noted that the City had committed
itself to the installation of a landscaped center strip in Monterey Boulevard
during the course of its proposed street widening project.

Emerson Wiser, representing the applicants, stated that meetings
had been held with residents of the neighborhood to discuss plans for the
proposed building; and he believed that the major concern of the residents,
that of the height of the proposed building, had been resolved. The roof
of the proposed building would be at a lower elevation than Joost Street;
and, therefore, the building would not impair views from the hill to the
north. Mr. Wiser stated that residents of the area had also objected to a
rooftop solarium which had originally been proposed by the applicants; and,
as a result of those objections, the solarium had been removed. Some concern
had been expressed about the possibility that the proposed building would
cover the entire site; however, under the provisions of the City Planning
Code, no more than 657o of the site could be used for the building. As designed,
the building would have 20- foot side yards on both sides. In addition,
because of the concern expressed by the staff of the Department of City
Planning about the number of parking spaces to be provided, plans for the
building had been modified to provide 14 on-street parking spaces where
only seven would have been available originally. Mr. Wiser noted that the
subject neighborhood is quite devoid of convalescent hospital beds; and,
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he believed that the number of parking spaces proposed would be sufficient.

Commissioner Porter asked how many parking spaces would actually
be provided. Mr. Wiser replied that the minimum ratio of one parking space
for every eight beds established by the City Planning Code would be met.
In addition, 14 on-street parking spaces would be available in front of
the facility.

George McKray, attorney for owners of property on Joost Street,
confirmed that most of the issues which had concerned residents of the
neighborhood had been resolved; and he indicated that a resolution had been
adopted by the majority of residents of the neighborhood in support of the
modified proposal.

Thomas E. McCormick, 1 Rosemary Court, stated that he did not
oppose the proposed facility; however, he hoped that the Commission would
take every precaution to insure that the height of the proposed building
would not interfere with views from properties located higher on the hill.
He recognized the difficulties which were posed by the topography of the
subject property; however, he felt that the building could still be lowered
significantly if the floor-to-floor height of the various stories were to
be reduced. He reminded the Commission that the convalescent hospital
which had been approved on December 5 for Eosworth Street had had lower
floor- to- floor height than the facility which was presently being proposed.

Albert DePalma, 6 Persia Avenue, stated that he had not been
advised of the meeting which had been arranged between the Joost Street
property owners and the applicant; and he indicated that he had obtained
several signatures on a petition in opposition to the proposed project.
He noted that Monterey Boulevard is a major thoroughfare; and he emphasized
that both traffic and parking congestion along Monterey Boulevard have
reached critical proportions. This situation was recently aggravated by
the construction of a new 18-unit apartment building in the neighborhood.
Under the circumstances, he felt that construction of the proposed con-
valescent hospital on the subject site x-jould be most inappropriate. He
doubted that the employees of the proposed facility would use public
transportation; rather, they would drive their ovm automobiles to work.
In addition, doctors, visitors, and delivery trucks would bring further
congestion to the area, llhen Monterey Boulevard is widened and the proposed
divider strip installed, Monterey Boulevard will become a virtual freeway;
and the traffic congestion caused by the proposed convalescent hospital
would be both inconvenient and dangerous. Mr. DePalma stated that he was
being forced to relocate his business because it is located on residentially-
zoned property; and, under the circumstances, it did not seem equitable to
him that the Commission should be willing to authorize construction of the
proposed convalescent hospital, which is essentially a commercial endeavor,
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Mr. Steele recommended approval of the application subject to
seven conditions. He remarked that the applicant had designed a structure
which would appear to give major view protection to the residents on Joost
Avenue; and, while the parking which was indicated on the plans was not
of a number which would be desirable, the difficult topography, as well
as the design of the building which would assure a greater number of
on-street parking spaces, would appear to be the best solution in view
of the difficulties. Subsequently, he distributed a draft resolution
for consideration by the Commission and summarized the conditions which
it contained.

Commissioner Porter, noting that Condition 2 of the draft
resolution specified that the building should not exceed an elevation of
328.5 feet above City base (60 feet above the curb at the middle of the
lot), asked if that condition would protect the viev7S from Joost Street.
Mr. Steele replied in the affirmative emphasizing that the entire roof of
the building, with the exception of mechanical penthouses, would be below
the grade of Joost Street. He noted that the condition also specified that
the penthouses should be designed and located so as to preserve the maximum
amount of view and to provide a pleasing appearance as seen from properties
fronting on the south line of Joost Avenue adjacent to the subject property.

Commissioner Porter remarked that it is unfortunate that the
City Planning Code allov;s institutional buildings to exceed the 40- foot
height limit in residential districts; however, she indicated that she was
fully aware of the difficulties which were posed by the topography of the
subject site.

In any case, she felt that the most important factor was that the
proposed building should not interfere with the views from properties on
Joost Street.

Commissioner Kearney stated that he was concerned about the
adequacy of the parking proposed for the project. He noted that the Commission
had previously required convalescent hospitals to provide one parking space
for each four or six beds. If no more than 22 off-street parking spaces
could be provided on the subject site, he vjondered if it would not be desir-
able to limit the hospital to 138 beds so that the parking ratio would be
consistent with the ratio required by the Commission in previous instances.
If the project were to be approved as presently proposed, he felt that the
Commission would be making a drastic exception in terms of parking
requirements .

Mr. liteele stated that the difficult topograhpy of the site had
prompted the staff of the Department of City Planning to view the subject
proposal somewhat differently from previous convalescent hospital projects.
Provision of a greater amount of parking space would require additional
cutting into the hillside; and the additional cutting could endanger properties
higher on the hill. Under the circumstances, the plans for the project, as
modified, would appear to be the best possible solution to the problems
posed by the site.

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Commissioner Fleishhacker asked how many dwelling units could
be constructed on the site under its present R.-3 zoning classification.
Mr. Steele replied that 43 units could be built on the site if 43 parking
spaces could be provided.

President Brinton noted that while an R-3 apartment building
would be subject to a 40-foot height limit, the height limit would run
parallel with the grade, thus allowing the building to be constructed
in a series of steps.

Mr. Wiser stated that the conditions contained in the draft
resolution would be acceptable to the applicants. Mr. DePalma believed
that the proposed facility, containing 172 beds, would be too large in
scale for the subject site; and, with the limited number of parking spaces
which were being proposed, he wondered how the traffic generated by the
proposed hospital could be accommodated.

Mr. McCormick re-emphasized his belief that the floor- to- floor
height of the proposed building could be reduced significantly. Mr. Steele
replied that the conditions of the draft resolution would allow the building
to be lowered in height; however, if the height could not be lowered, the
"envelope" which had been recommended by the staff of the Department of
City Planning would still protect the views from properties on Joost Street.

Mr. Capiestri remarked that the plans which were before the
Commission were preliminary in nature; and they had purposely been drawn
to indicate the maximum extent to which the bulk of the building might
obtain. If the building could be lowered in height, it would cost signifi-
cantly less; and, therefore, he assured the Commission that the height
would be reduced if possible.

Commissioner Newman asked if a majority of the residents of the
neighborhood were aware of the overcrowded conditions which the proposed
hospital might cause. Mr. McKray replied that the property owners whom
he represented, living on Joost Street, had been more concerned about
views than about problems of traffic.

Mr. DePalma stated that he and other property owners on
Monterey Boulevard were quite concerned about the traffic prrjblems which
could be posed by the proposed facility.

Mr. Rosen, property owner on Monterey Boulevard, agreed with
Mr. DePalma. He stated that Monterey Boulevard is already a "speedway";
and he indicated that parking along the street is almost impossible. Even
now, property owners frequently find their driveways or sidewalks blocked
by parked automobiles; and he believed that the situation would become
worse when Monterey Boulevard is widened.

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Commissioner Fleishhacker moved that the subject application be
approved subject to the conditions contained in the draft resolution. He
appreciated the fact that parking is difficult along Monterey Boulevard; but
he remarked that this is a problem which is evident throughout San Francisco.
In any case, the subject property is zoned R-3; and, under the circumstances,
an apartment house could be built on the site which might be worse than the
proposed convalescent hospital.

This motion was seconded by Commissioner Porter.

V/hen the question was called, the Commission voted 4-2 to adopt
Resolution Number 6322 and to approve the application subject to the conditions
contained in the draft resolution. Commissioners Elliott, Fleishhacker,
Porter and Wight voted "aye"; Commissioners Brinton and Newman voted "no."

ZM68.30 3275-99 San Bruno Avenue, northeast corner of Le Conte Avenue.
R-l to a C-2 district.

Mr. Steele referred to land use and zoning maps to describe the
subject property. He advised the Commission that the existing building on
the site is occupied by a cabinet and sheet metal shop, a nonconforming use
subject to termination in 1980. The building is surmounted by a double-faced
billboard, designed to be viewed primarily from a freeway, which is subject
to termination on November 21, 1970. The applicants had requested reclassi-
fication of the property from R-l to G-2.

Hartley R. Appleton, attorney for the applicants, remarked that the
subject property is, in effect, an R-l "island" surrounded by the James Lick
Freeway, other State and City-owned property, and privately-owned R-3 prop-
erties. When the site was initially purchased by his clients, it was zoned and
used industrially. Subsequently, the zoning of the site was changed to
commercial; and, finally the property was rezoned to R-l in 1960 without any
notice of the zone change being sent to the owners of the property. Under the
present R-l zoning of the site, the billboard could remain only until 1970;
however, if the property were rezoned as requested, the billboard would be
allowed to remain until 197G. Mr. Appleton remarked that the size of the
subject site is really quite small. Under the present R-l zoning, only two
units could be constructed on the site; and, if the property were reclassified
to R-3, only nine units could be constructed. Under the circumstances, use
of the property for residential purposes would not contribute a significant
number of dwelling units to the housing market; and, since the property is
already occupied by a commercial building, he hoped that the site could be
rezoned to C-1 so that the building could continue to be used for commercial
purposes. In conclusion, Mr. Appleton remarked that signs play an important
role in metropolitan areas such as San Francisco; and he felt that the bill-
board on the subject site is one of the most beautiful signs presently existing
along the James Lick Freev;ay.

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Mrs. Rossino, representing the Portola District Merchants Association,
stated that her organization supported the applicant's request for reclassifi-
cation of the subject property to C-2. She noted that the subject property
is the only privately-owned property on the east side of San Bruno Avenue
which is zoned R-1; and, even if a residential building were to be constructed
on the site, she felt that no one would want to live that close to the freeway.

President Brinton asked if the applicants could have filed a request
for an extension of the amortization period for the billboard. The Director
replied in the affirmative. He also indicated that the staff of the Depart-
ment of City Planning would have been willing to explore the desirability of
R-3 zoning for the site; however, that had not been part of the applicant's
request.

Mr. Steele recommended that the subject application be disapproved.
He noted that the land immediately to the west of the subject site on San
Bruno Avenue is primarily residential in nature with only a scattering of
nonconforming commercial uses. He believed that additional commercial space
in the subject neighborhood would not be required and that it would be contrary
to the development pattern which exists in the neighborhood. Furthermore, there
appeared to be no public benefit to be derived from such a zone change.

Mr. Appleton felt that the staff of the Department of City Planning
had not given sufficient consideration to the process of "reverse evolution"
which had affected the subject property resulting in its reclassification
from industrial to commercial and then to R-1. He stated that his clients
had not requested R-3 zoning for the site since the building presently occupy-
ing the site was designed for commercial uses. In order for the building to
continue to be used for the purposes for which it was designed, the property
should be rezoned to C-1 as requested.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman,
seconded by Commissioner Fleishhacker , and carried unanimously that Resolution
No. 6323 be adopted and that the subject application be disapproved.

ZM69.4 6 Tioga Avenue; 52-90 and 1-81 Alpha Street; 1300-1310 Goettingen
Street; and 309 Wilde Avenue.
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R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to
land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He stated that
eighteen buildings occupy 19 of the 28 lots with a part of one building
extending onto a second lot. The other nine lots are vacant. When the subject
area was surveyed as a part of the Visitacion Valley Conservation area, eight
of the buildings were found to contain illegal second units; current records,
however, indicate that seven of the buildings have been converted back to one-
family dwellings and that one has been legalized as two units under Section
202.1(c) of the City Planning Code. The application had apparently been filed
in order to stimulate construction of new buildings on the vacant properties.

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Eileen F. Ziomek, the applicant, stated that she had consulted the
owners of all the properties involved before filing the request for zone
change. She advised the Commission that the subject neighborhood is deterior-
ating rapidly; and she indicated that the nine vacant parcels of land had been
a "terrific headache" for residents of the area because of the rubbish, rocks,
bottles, and trash which they have collected and because children play in the
vacant lots throwing rocks at street lamps, etc. In addition, one of the
houses in the neighborhood had been foreclosed; and since no one could be
found who was interested in buying a single-family home in the subject neigh-
borhood, the vacant building had been allowed to deteriorate into a ruin.
Because of the topography of the area, construction costs are high; and,
therefore, construction of single-family dwellings in the area is not economi-
cally feasible. She believed there is a need for additional dwelling units
in the area; and, since many of the houses in the area had originally contained
second dwelling units, R-2 zoning of the properties seemed to be appropriate.
If second dwelling units were to be legalized by a change of zone, decent and
comfortable dwelling units might be encouraged instead of the type of apartment
units which her house had contained when she purchased it in 1953.

Frank N. Hile, 12 Tioga Avenue, stated that he owns vacant lots which
could be developed facing either on Tioga Avenue or on Alpha Street. He
indicated that his lots posed difficult construction problems; however, if the
property were to be reclassified to R-2 he believed that a construction project
would be economically feasible. As a result, additional revenue would be made
available to the City; and the subject neighborhood would be improved.

John Taylor, 390 Wilde Avenue, indicated that he was opposed to the
subject application. He remarked that the subject neighborhood is not alone
in facing problems posed by children playing in the streets or on vacant lots;
the problem is faced by all residents of the United States. He felt that the
primary cause of such problems was overpopulation in urban areas; and, if the
density of the subject neighborhood were to be increased by reclassification
of the properties from R-1 to R-2, the problem would be made worse instead of
being alleviated. Before increasing the density of neighborhoods such as the
one presently being considered, he believed that the Commission shoud concentrate
on finding adequate parks, schools, and other public facilities to accommodate
the needs of a growing population. When he grew up on Visitacion Valley,
facilities were inadequate and he had to be bussed to school; and, apparently,
no improvement had been made in the situation since school children were still
being bussed to other areas of the City to receive their education. Further-
more, the Eichler Towers, a prime example of overcrowding, had been constructed
in Visitacion Valley during the interim. If the subject application were to
be approved, twice as many families would be allowed to live in the neighborhood;
and the neighborhood would have twice as many kids and twice as many problems.
In conclusion, Mr. Taylor stated that the neighborhood improvement club had
asked to request a 30-day postponement of the Coimnission' s decision on the
subject application so that the matter could be considered more thoroughly;
at the present time, the improvement club was neither in favor of nor opposed
to the application.

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Mr. Ziomek remarked that most of the individuals who had spoken in
favor of the application are builders; and, because of their profession, they
were aware of the need for additional dwelling units in San Francisco.

President Brinton remarked that additional open space must be found
for every increase in population authorized by the Commission. He also
suggested that if residents of the neighborhood were really concerned about
the vacant lots in their area, they might consider working together to clean
up the lots and to make pleasant play areas out of them.

Commissioner Fleishhacker moved that the subject application be
disapproved. He stated that the Commission had visited the subject neighborhood
and had reviewed the area extensively; and he indicated that he appreciated
the problems which were being faced by property owners in the area. The
neighborhood is not improving; however, he felt that there might be many
reasons for that phenomenon. The Street pattern in the area itself might be
partially at fault. If the staff of the Department of City Planning could find
other means of improving the subject neighborhood, he felt that appropriate
action should be taken by the Commission; however, he believed that the requested
zoning change would not solve the neighborhood's problems. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Newman. VJhen the question was called, the Commission
voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 6324 and to disapprove the subject
application.

Z,M69.2 Scott Street, west line, 100 feet to 175 feet north of Sutter Street.
R-4 to a C-2 District.

Mr. Steele referred to land use and zoning maps to describe the
subject property. He stated that the southerly 50 feet of the site, which
has transitional status, is occupied by a portion of the 2300 Sutter Street
Medical Building; the northerly 25 feet of the site is occupied by a three-
family dwelling. The application for reclassification of the site to C-2 had
been filed to make it possible for the three-family dwelling to be converted
to medical offices as a principal-permitted use rather than as a conditional
use. In addition, the Sutter- Scott Corporation had proposed to expand the floor
area of the 2300 Sutter Street Medical Building.

Dr. Feinstein represented the Sutter-Scott Corporation. He stated
that the building occupied by the 2300 Sutter Street Medical Building is
located on property split between C-2 and R-4 zoning; and it was hoped that the
R-4 portion of the site could be reclassified to C-2 so that the second and
third floors of the office building could be expanded. Dr. Feinstein advised
the Commission that most of the tenants of the office building are specialists;
and, as such, they do not generate a great deal of visitor traffic. Further-
more, parking facilities which are presently available on the site are under-used
by tenants of the building; and, consequently, parking spaces have been made
available to people visiting Mt. Zion Hospital.

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Mr. Steele recommended that the subject application be disapproved.
He noted that the medical offices proposed would be permitted as conditional
uses in the existing R-4 district; and, therefore, the reclassification to
C-2 would serve only to remove the proposed development from the control of the
Planning Commission. Given the problem proposed by the high concentration of
medical offices in the subject neighborhood, it appeared to him to be desirable
that the Commission should retain its conditional use review over additional
medical office development in the area in order to protect the public interest.

President Brinton asked if the applicants would be required to
wait for one year before filing a conditional use application for tfhe proposed
medical office expansion if the subject application for reclassification were
to be disapproved. Mr. Steele replied in the negative.

Commissioner Porter asked if she were correct in understanding
that the staff of the Department of City Planning was not opposed to the
proposed medical office expansion but to a change of zone which would permit
other types of commercial uses to be constructed on property which is presently
zoned and developed residentially . Mr. Steele replied in the affirmative.

Commissioner Fleishhacker advised Dr. Feinstein that no assurance
could be given that the Commission would definitely approve a conditional use
application for expansion of the office building if it were to be filed.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman,
seconded by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6325
be adopted and that the subject application be disapproved.

ZM68.23 601 Lincoln Way and 1219-21 Seventh Avenue
R-4 to a C-2 District.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to
land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He stated that the
corner lot is occupied by a nonconforming automobile service station having
an expiration date of 1985 and a parking area which was permitted as a con-
ditional use in 1961. The second lot, adjacent to the south, is presently
occupied by a two-family dwelling. If the property were reclassified, the
applicant proposed to demolish the existing structure and to construct a land-
scaped, four-bay, three-pump island service station primarily oriented to
Seventh Avenue.

Joe Brannan, real estate representative for the Shell Oil Company,
stated that the subject property had been occupied continuously by a Shell
station since 1922. Originally, the property \-ias zoned for commercial use;
however, it was later reclassified for residential usage. Subsequently, the
property was again reclassified for commercial use in 1955 only to be changed
to R-4 zoning when the new zoning ordinance was adopted in 1960. The present
service station building, having been constructed 14 years ago, is obsolete

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and unattractive; and he believed that the site would do a much better
volume of business if a new station could be constructed. The purpose of
the new station would be to serve local residents traveling along two principle
thoroughfares of the City; and most of the activities of the station would be
concentrated along the Seventh Avenue frontage. Since the location would be
convenient to motorists, there would be no necessity for them to add to the
congestion on local streets by driving elsewhere to find service station
facilities. Mr. Brannan remarked that there are fewer service stations in
San Francisco now than there were ten or twenty years ago. The Shell Oil
Company had retired from many of its non-strategic locations; and, therefore,
the subject site was of particular importance to his firm.

Mr. Brannan described a rendering which had been prepared of the
new service station facility which was proposed for the subject site. He
indicated that his firm had hoped to be able to reconstruct the station on the
smaller northern portion of the site which is presently devoted to service
station use; however, since it had proven necessary to utilize the residentially
developed lot to the south, also, the subject application had had to be filed.
He stated that the building proposed for the site would be especially designed
to harmonize with the area; and extensive landscaping would be installed on
the site. The station, including the pump islands, would cover only 267, of the
total site.

Mr. Brannan remarked that property owners sometimes object to
service station proposals because they assume that service stations might
devaluate adjacent residential property; however, he believed that that was not
a valid argument. Others might view corner service stations as a traffic hazard;
however, since visibility across the parcel would be better than if the site
were to be developed with a residential building, he believed that the service
station would, in fact, decrease accidents. Furthermore, while service stations
are sometimes regarded as fire hazards by some people, the stations are, in
fact, given one of the lowest fire insurance rates of all buildings. Some
concern might be expressed about the possibility that the site could be use
for other less desirable commercial purposes if the requested reclassification
were granted; however, he felt that it was very likely that the Shell Oil
Company would be interested in selling the subject site. In any case, the Shell
Oil Company would be willing to agree to any conditions which might be
recommended by the Commission regarding light, signing, etc. on the site.

Mr. Brannan advised the Commission that he had contacted 49 of the
75 property owners within close proximity to the subject site. Of the 49
individuals interviewed, 38 had indicated that they approved of the requested
zone change, and 11 had indicated that they were opposed to the zone change.
Thus, while it had not been possible to contact 26 of the 75 property owners,
it was still obvious that more than 50% of the neighbors were willing to endorse
the application.

Miss Safford, 1234 Seventh Avenue, stated that she did not mind
use of the subject site for a service station facility; however, she did object

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to the great amount of repair work x^7hich is being done on the site. She
remarked that the repair v;ork being done at the station has generated additional
traffic; and, given the heavy traffic carried by Seventh Avenue twenty-four
hours a day, she felt that additional traffic should not be encouraged.

Mr. Steele recommended that the subject application be disapproved.
He stated that the staff of the Department of City Planning felt that consid-
eration of a change of zone for the subject site at the present time was
premature since a study of the Sixth and Seventh Avenues corridor is presently
under way, including a review of traffic circulation and an indication of
appropriate land uses for the area. Furthermore, reclassification of the
property as requested would, at the present time, constitute spot zoning; and,
as such, it should not be considered by the Commission.

Mr. Brannan asked how long the study of the Sixth and Seventh Avenues
corridor might take. The Director replied that the study might be completed
in approximately three months; however, while it was always possible that the
recommendation coming from the study might favor reclassification of the
subject property from R-4 to C-2, he indicated that he was not terribly optimis-
tic about that possibility.

Mr. Brannan stated that he would be V7illing to have the Commission's
decision on the subject application postponed until the conclusion of the
Sixth and Seventh Avenues corridor studj' or until such time as the staff of the
Department of City Planning should recommend that the matter be returned to
the Commission's calendar.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the subject application
be taken under advisement indefinitely.

R69.1 Yerba Buena Center, Low-Rent Housing Project for the elderly and

CU69.5 316-44 Clementina Street; 314-47 Tehama Street; and 825-33 Howard Street.

Request for 276 dxjelling units in two buildings in a C-3-S district.

President Brinton stated that he had received a letter from Richard
E. Audsley, Vice President of the John S. Bolles Corporation, advising that
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postponement of hearing of these matters until the Commission's meeting of
January 23, 1969.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Fleishhacker, and carried unanimously that these matters be
postponed until the meeting of January 23, 1969 atv3:00 P.M.

ZM69.3 1532-83 Shafter Avenue, 200 feet west of Keith Street
R-1 to an R-2 district.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred
to land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He stated
that the application included 13 contiguous lots having an aggregate frontage
of 325 feet on Shafter Avenue and a uniform depth of 100 feet. He indicated
that the application had been filed to permit the owners of one of the subject
lots to replace their three units with a new two-flat structure.

James 0. Brown, one of the applicants, pointed out that all of the
subject properties abut properties which have already been given an R-2 zoning
designation. He distributed pictures of the run down property which he
intended to improve if the subject application were approved and remarked
that the proposed improvement would thus benefit both the owners of the property
and the neighborhood.

Edwin Uatkins, also an applicant, stated that another purpose of
the application was to legalize existing two-dwelling use of some of the subject
properties. It was his understanding that the owners of those properties
would not be able to rebuild two units under the present R-1 zoning if their
properties \-jere to be destroyed.

Commissioner Porter advised Mr. VJatkins that legal nonconforming
uses in residential districts may be rebuilt if destroyed by fire or other
catastrophies.

Mrs. Home, 1574 Shafter Avenue, supported request for reclassifi-
cation of properties in the subject neighborhood to R-2.

Reuel Brady, representing the Bret Harte Neighborhood Association,
remarked that the South Bayshore Plan which had been prepared by the City
Planning Commission stated that an effort would be made to retain the R-1
character of the subject neighborhood. If reclassification of the subject
eight lots were to be approved, a precedent would be established; and it seemed
to him that similar requests might be approved by the Commission in the future.
As a result, the whole area might become an R-2 zone. Under the circumstances,
he hoped that the Commission would be willing to defer action on the subject
application at least until a more thorough survey of the neighborhood had been
made on a lot by lot, house by house basis. At the end of that time, it might
be decided that the entire length of Shafter should be changed from R-1 to R-2
zoning; and, if so, an application involving such a change could be considered

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by the Commission at that time. He realized that the delay might pose diffi-
culty for the applicants; however, he felt that any hasty action on the part
of the Commission might be detrimental to the future interests of people
owning single- family homes in the neighborhood.

Mrs. Leon Hayton, 1745 Lane ^Jtreet, felt that the proposed
reclassification would be desirable since it would legalize some existing
apartments .

The Director stated that he was reluctant to make a recommendation
on the subject application at the present time since it was obvious that the
proposal had not been sufficiently discussed in the neighborhood. Under the
circumstances, he recommended that the matter be taken under advisement for
two weeks .

After further discussion It was moved by Commissioner Porter,
seconded by Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the subject
application be taken under advisement until the meeting of January 23, 1969.

At this point in the proceedings. President Brinton absented
himself from the meeting room. Vice President Porter assumed the chair.

CU69.2 1240 Revere Avenue, North Line, 225 feet west of Hawes Street.
Request for a ten-year extension of 1970 expiration date for
a nonconforming grocery store and for enlargement of the
existing structure.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director- Implementation, referred to
land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He stated that the
property is now occupied by a grocery store which has nonconforming use status
and which is subject to expiration in 1970. In filing the application, the
applicant had requested extension of the 1970 termination date for the grocery
store to 1980 and expansion of the store area from 1428 square feet to approxi-
mately 2400 square feet as a conditional use.

Herman S. Cummings, the applicant, stated that he felt that his
store had been a convenience for residents of the neighborhood; and, if the
subject application were approved, he felt that he could be even more helpful
to the community.

No one was present to speak in opposition to the application.

Mr. Steele recommended that the application be approved in part
and disapproved in part. He stated that nearly all of the neighborhood grocery
stores which had been been considered previously by the Commission because of
their 1970 expiration date had been extended to 1980 since there seemed to be
a certain degree of public benefit connected with their operation. In the
present case, he felt that a similar public benefit would be derived from the

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continued operation of the store. He noted, however, that no public necessity
had been shown for the requested expansion or enlargement of the nonconforming
use grocery store; and, in fact, should there be such an expansion, a greater
amount of congestion on the street due to truck unloading could not be avoided.
Therefore, he recommended that that portion of the application be disapproved.
If the Commission wished to approve the requested extension of the termination
date to 1980, he recommended that conditions be established governing use of
the store during the remainder of its legal existence.

Mr. Cummings stated that he V70uld be willing not to enlarge
the store.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner VJight, and carried unanimously that Resolution No.
6326 be adopted and that the subject application be approved in part subject
to the three conditions in the draft resolution.

At 4:50 P.M. Vice President Porter announced a five-minute recess.
The Commission reconvened at 4:55 P.M. President Brinton returned to the
meeting room and reassumed the chair.

CU69.3 Hilp Building, Northwest Corner of Battery and Jackson Street.
Request for authorization to increase the height of an existing
building to 105 feet in a 65- foot height limit area.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred
to land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property noting that the
property is located in a C-2 district in the Uashington-Broadway special use
district No. 2 and in the Jackson Square 65- foot special height district. The
subject application had been filed because the applicant wished to add a
seventh and eighth floor to his building, bringing it to a total height of about
105 feet exclusive of elevator and stairway penthouses.

Mr. Hilp, the applicant, stated that his building was originally
designed for eight stories; however, only six of those stories were built. He
had purchased the building in 1951; and, since that time, he had been involved
in an extensive modernization project. Only within the last year had the
building become completely occupied; and already some of tenants were in need
of additional space which he could not provide within the present building.
Therefore, he had filed the subject application. In conclusion, he summarized
letters from Matthew Bender, a law book publishing company, and Paul Masson
Vineyards, both tenants in the building testifying to the need for the additional
space which was being requested.

No one was present to speak in favor of or in opposition to the
subject application.

Mr. Steele recommended that the subject application be approved
subject to four specific conditions which were included in the draft resolution
which he had prepared for consideration by the Commission.

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Mr. Hilp stated that the conditions recommended by Mr. Steele
were acceptable to him.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Newman,
seconded by Commissioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the draft
resolution be adopted as City Planning Commission. Resolution Ho»6327 and
that the application be approved subject to the four conditions contained in
the draft resolution.

CU69.4 1070-1074 Pine Street; 1030-1036 Jones Street; and 1199 California
Street.

Request for a 450-room hotel in the Nob Hill Special Use
District (R-5).

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred
to land use and zoning maps to describe the subject property, emphasizing the
special conditions of the Nob Hill special use district. In considering
the subject application, the Commission would be required to consider, in
addition to the usual criteria for a conditional use, (1) the relationship of
the use to the unique character of the Nob Hill special use district; (2) the
preservation of existing open spaces; (3) the siting of building so as to
maximize in so far as practical the view potential of other properties as well
as their own; and (4) the adequacy of off-street parking facilities for the
proposed use in the special use district. He stated that the applicants
proposed to construct a hotel tower containing 28 floors of guest rooms with a
restaurant at the top. Automobile parking would be provided below grade with
access from a proposed setback area along California Street; and all loading
and unloading of supplies would occur at the Pine Street level of the building.

William Coblentz, attorney for the applicants, displayed a model
which had been prepared to depict the hotel as originally proposed and a second
model which had been prepared after consultation with the staff of the Depart-
ment of City Planning, noting that the second model was considerably lower in
height than the first. During the course of the presentation which was to
follow, he felt that the Commission would recognize that there had been a
considerable amount of "give and take" between the applicants and the staff of
the Department of City Planning regarding various details of the proposed
structure.

John Street, representing the architectural firm of John Portman
and Associates, described the revised plans which had been prepared for the
proposed hotel building. He remarked that the original plans had contained
too much public space above the level of California Street; and, consequently,
the height of the building had been unacceptable to the staff of the Department
of City Planning. Therefore, the plans had been revised to locate all public
facilities on five levels below the grade of California Street. Rising above
the grade of California Street would be a 28- floor tower containing 16 guest
rooms per floor with a total maximum height of approximately 350 feet. At
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property line; and, along Jones Street, the building would be set back two
feet from the sidewalk at ground level and seven feet from the sidewalk for
the remaining height of the building.

Mr. Coblentz remarked that the City Planning Code requires that one
parking space be provided for every eight guest rooms in hotel buildings such
as the one proposed. Therefore, on the basis of the 448 rooms which were
being proposed, 56 parking spaces would be required. The applicants, however,
had agreed to provide 120 off-street parking spaces on the site; and, in
addition, arrangements had been made for extra parking spaces in the Masonic
Temple Garage.

Donald Pritzker, President of the Hyatt Corporation, stated that he
intended to construct a luxury hotel which would not be designed to accommodate
large-scale conventions. The hotel would, of course, contain some public space;
however, the largest public room being proposed would seat no more than 400
persons. He believed that room rates for the hotel would be similar to those
charged by the Mark Hopkins and the Fairmont Tower. He was particularly
enthusiastic about the open court which would dominate the central core of
the proposed building; and he was confident that the open court would not
create acoustical problems which would affect the comfort of the guest rooms.
The hotel would contain 448 units; however, since some of the units would be
classified as suites, the hotel would have a total of 470 guest rooms. In
conclusion, he emphasized that the proposed hotel building would cost more
on a room-for-room basis than any other hotel which had yet been built in
San Francisco.

Rollin Meyer, 1001 Pine Street, stated that he represented approximately
100 owners of property on Pine Street. The people whom he represented supported
the subject application with one reservation — that the service entrance of
the proposed facility, if located on Pine Street, be well designed and land-
scaped. He remarked that property owners on Pine Street had spent a great
deal of money trying to upgrade their properties; and they would object to use
of Pine Street for any service or loading facilities which would create traffic
congestion, noise, or other public nuisances. He also hoped that property
ovmers on Pine Street would have an opportunity to review final plans for the
Pine Street frontage of the subject site before those plans were finally
approved by the Commission.

President Brinton asked about the extent to which the subject site
fronted on Pine Street. Mr. Steele replied that the site has a 64-foot frontage
on Pine Street.

The Secretary read a letter from Alfred E. Sbarboro, 1201 California
Street, supporting the subject application and indicating that he felt it
would be better to have a hotel with a plaza setback than an apartment house
which would be built on the street line of the subject site.

James Halley, representing the Board of Directors of the 1200 Califor-
nia Corporation, indicated that he was pleased that the applicants had

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decided to provide 120 off-street parking spaces instead of the 70 parking spaces
which -^jere orisinally propoccd- He remarked that Nob Hill is, in effect, a city
within a city, reflecLj.ng many attractive and modem aspects which should be
preserved; at the same time, however, traffic flow on Nob Hill represents a medi-
eval town. The hotel which was being proposed by the applicants would itself be
a city within a city; and, if the building were to be constructed horizontally
instead of vertically, the parking spaces which would be required might be even
greater than those which were now being proposed by the applicants. Mr. Halley
remarked that the hotel would contain 2200 square feet of public use space, in
addition to rather extensive lobbies; furthermore, the hotel would contain A48
guest rooms. Some of the parking spaces V7hich would be required would be related
directly to the number of rooms which were to be constructed; however, an even
greater demand for parking spaces might be created by the public use facilities
to be included in the hotel. Under the circumstances, he requested that the
applicants be encouraged to provide as many code-type parking spaces as feasible
on the site. He also urged the Commission to include in its resolution of approval
a condition specifically prohibiting the parking of automobiles in the aisles of
proposed garage in the plaza setback along the California Street frontage of the
site.

Mr. Halley noted that the Masonic Auditorium, located on property
adjacent to the subject site, has established a setback from California Street;
and he felt that the proposed hotel building should be flush with that setback
and not located nearer to California Street. In conclusion, he requested the
Commission to ask the applicants to explain in greater detail where and how their
taxicab stand would be arranged.

Edward Siems, Secretary of the Masonic Temple, stated that his organi-
zation was neither for nor against the proposed hotel. Of course, they tended to
prefer the status quo; however, the hotel would be acceptable to them so long as
it would not have a detrimental affect on traffic circulation in the area. He
stated that the Masonic Auditorium Garage presently has 156 maximum occupancy
days per year; and he estimated that the garage would have approximately 200 max-
imum occupany days by the end of 1969. Because of the demand for parking spaces
in the area, rental of parking spaces on a monthly basis was no longer considered
economically feasible; and, for that reason, he doubted that the operator of the
garage had actually committed 30 of the spaces in the Masonic Auditorium Garage
to the proposed hotel. In conclusion, Mr. Siems remarked that Mr. Steele had
indicated that the proposed hotel would be set back 35 feet from California Street
while the architect had indicated that there would be a 50- foot setback at that
point; he asked for clarification of this point.

Mr. Steele stated that the plans which had been submitted indicated
that the setback from California would be approximately 50 feet.

Robert Olsen, President of the Nob Hill Association, informed the Com-
mission that members of his organization were favorably inclined toward the pro-
posed hotel. However, he asked that the Commission give consideration to the

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comments and suggestions which had been offered by individuals who had spoken to then,
at the present hearing. He also hoped that the exterior surface of the proposed
building would be white rather than some other color.

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, stated that the staff of the
Department of City Planning had worked long and hard with the applicants in re-
viewing plans for the proposed building; and they would continue to be very much
concerned with the proposed project. As a result of the staff's involvement, con-
siderable reduction of the bulk and height of the building had been achieved.
Under the circumstances, he was prepared to recommend approval of the application
subject to six specific conditions which were contained in a draft resolution
which he had prepared for consideration by the Commission.

President Brinton, noting that condition number 1 of the draft resolution
required the provision of approximately 120 parking spaces, suggested that addi-
tional wording should be added to the condition to specify that the parking spaces
should be provided in an off-street garage and not in the plaza setback along the
California Street frontage. Mr. Halley suggested that the condition be further
amended to stipulate that parking would not be allowed in the aisles of the garage.

The Director stated that parking in the aisles of the garage would be
acceptable providing that the parking vjould be controlled by attendants. In this
case, more than 120 cars could be accommodated in the garage.

Mr. Coblentz stated that his clients were prepared to provide 120 parking
spaces in a garage beneath the level of California Street. Neither aisle spaces
nor any parking spaces available in the plaza setback area would be used to meet the
120 parking space requirement.

Commissioner Fleishhacker, noting that condition number 1 of the draft
resolution also specified that "at least" three off-street loading spaces should
be provided on the site, suggested that a greater number of unloading spaces should
be specified if the staff of the Department of City Planning deemed them to be
necessary. Mr. Steele replied that the staff felt that at least three full-size
unloading spaces should be provided; and he indicated that that number would be in
excess of the number which would be required by the building code.

Commissioner Fleishhacker, remarking that condition number 2 of the draft
resolution specified that the "tower" should be set back approximately 50 feet from
the California Street property line, wondered why the word "building" had not been
used instead of the word "tower". Mr. Steele replied that the portions of the
building to be constructed below the grade of California Street would extend to
the property lines.

Dean Bartlett, representing Grace Cathedral, remarked that taxicab lines
for both the Fairmont and Mark Hopkins Hotels form along the curb lines of public
streets. If similar lines were to be formed to serve the proposed hotel, curb

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spaces in front of the Masonic Auditorium or along the block to the west of the
subject site would probably be used; however, it was also conceivable that curb
spaces on the north side of California Street in front of Grace Cathedral might
be designated for such a purpose. Under the circumstances, he wondered what
public agency would be responsible for making such a decision.

The Director stated that the Police Department has the responsibility
for designating taxicab zones. However, he felt that it was extremely unlikely
that the curb space in front of Grace Cathedral would be designated for such a
purpose, especially since taxicabs parked in that location would have to make a
U-turn off California Street to reach the proposed hotel.

Mr. Meyer asked if the conditions of the draft resolution included some
safeguards for property owners on Pine Street. The Director replied that condi-
tion number 6 of the draft resolution, specifying that final plans for the hotel,
including plans for landscaping and signs, should be submitted to and approved by
the Department of City Planning prior to the application for any building permits,
would provide the staff of the Department of City Planning with means for protec-
ting Pine Street; however, in order to malce the condition more specific in that
regard, he felt that it might be amended to read "Detailed plans for the hotel,
including the Pine Street frontage, ..."

Mr. Street, in answer to a question previously raised by Mr. Halley,
described his preliminary thoughts as to how taxicabs might be accommodated in the
plaza setback in front of the hotel. The Director stated that neither the archi-
tects nor the staff of the Department of City Planning had yet focused much atten-
tion on the accommodation of taxicabs; however, he believed that any problems in
that regard could be worked out through further consultation with the applicants.

Mrs. Briccia, owner of property on the northeast corner of Pine and Jones
Street^ asked how close the proposed hotel would come to her property. Mr. Street
replied that an alley separated the two properties; therefore, there would be a
distance of approximately 15 feet between the two bullrings,

Mr. Coblentz stated that the conditons contained in the draft resolution,
as modified, would be acceptable to his clients.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Porter and seconded
by Commissioner Newman that the application be approved subject to the conditions
contained in the draft resolution as modified.

Commissioner Fleishhacker asked about the speed of the revolving rest-
aurant which was proposed for the top of the hotel tower. Mr. Street replied that
the speed of the revolving restaurant would be adjustable. However, the mechanism
would probably be set at a speed of one revolution per hour.

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When the question was called the Commission voted unanimously to adopt
Resolution No. 6328 and to approve the application subject to the conditions con-
tained in the draft resolution as modified.

The meeting was adjourned at 6; 05 P.M.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

SECRETARY'S COPY

^^ SAN FRANCISCO

y CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the Special Meeting held Friday, January 10, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Friday, January 10,
1969, at 9:00 A.M. in the meeting room at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: William M. Brinton, President; Mrs. Charles B. Porter, Vice
President; Virgil L. Elliott, Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr.,
and Walter W. Wight, members of the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: James S. Kearney and Walter S. Newman.

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by Allan B.
Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director Planning-Imple-
mentation; Samuel Jung, Planner IV; Charles Kroupa, Planner III; Roland Haney,
Planner III; and Lynn E. Pio, Secretary.

Donald Canter represented the San Francisco Examiner.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - Review of projects for six-year programs in Fiscal

Year 1969-70 for all submitting agencies.

^ Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, summarized the Charter provisions

relating to Capital Improvement programming and reviewed the work which had been
undertaken by the staff of the Department of City Planning in preparation for the
present meeting.

Samuel Jung, Planner IV, reported on the total annual costs of the various
projects which would be considered by the Commission as part of the proposed six-
year program and commented on the ways in which the various projects would be financed.

Commissioner Porter asked if the Board of Education has the authority to
submit bond issues to the electorate independently of other bond issues approved by
the Board of Supervisors. Mr. Jung replied in the affirmative.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the War
Memorial trustees as they appeared on pages 90 and 92 of the staff report dated
January 10, 1969. He noted that two bond issues had been proposed for reconstruction
of the War Memorial buildings and for construction of a new Music-Arts Building; and,
until such time as those bond issues are submitted, the Capital Improvements Advisory
Committee had recommended the War Memorial trustees submit annual requests of $300,000
for reconstruction and replacement to be funded from ad valorem taxes.

Frederic Campagnoli, representing the War Memorial trustees, stated that
only $248,000 had been made available to his department from ad valorem taxes during
the current Fiscal Year; under the circumstances, he wished that the Commission would
recommend that $357,000 be made available from ad valorem next year to enable the War

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Memorial trustees to complete the five rehabilitation projects they considered to
be of highest priority. Commissioner Fleishhacker, noting that the War Memorial
trustees proposed to spend $50,000 during the next Fiscal Year for a feasibility
study for the two proposed bond issues, asked if it would not be possible to postpone
the feasibility study for at least one year since the bond issues would not be sub-
mitted to the electorate until November, 1971. If the feasibility study were to be
deferred, the $50,000 reserved for it could be used for other reconstruction projects
during the next Fiscal Year.

Commissioner Porter asked if the War Memorial trustees had already selected
a site for the new Music-Arts Building. Mr. Campagnoli replied that a site had been
set aside in Western Addition project area A-2 for the proposed Music-Arts Building;
therefore, the feasibility study would be directed only towards the design and cost
of the proposed building and not towards site determination. He remarked that one
of the biggest arguments against the previous bond issue for the Music-Arts Center
had been that no feasibility studies had been undertaken; and, under the circumstances,
he felt that the proposed feasibility study was extremely important.

The Director suggested that the Commission should take action as recom-
mended by the staff of the Department of City Planning in the report and allow the
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee to resolve questions of priority and amount.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the schedule of Capital
Improvements, with the proposed general priority ratings for the War Memorial trustees
be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and
notes in the report of the Department of City Planning dated January 10, 1969, and
subject to the recommendations and notes in the interim Capital Improvement Report
which will be prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa reviewed the projects which had been submitted by the Art
Commission, the City Attorney, the Department of City Planning, and the Civil Service
Commission, as they appeared on pages 1 through 4 of the staff report, noting that
the Civil Service Commission's Project No. 121.69.101 should be given an acceptable
rating.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commis-
sioner Fleishhacker, and carried unanimously that the projects for these four depart-
ments be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations
and notes contained in the interim Capital Improvement Program report which will be
prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa commented on the projects which had been submitted by the Fire
Department as itemized on Pages 5 through 8 of the staff report, noting that the
staff of the Department of City Planning had recommended that studies should be
initiated at the departmental level to investigate reuse possibilities of areas and
buildings to be vacated upon completion of the fire station construction program.

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After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commis-
sioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the projects submitted by the Fire
Department be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommen-
dations and notes contained in the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject
to the recommendations and notes contained in the Interim Capital Improvement Program
Report which will be prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the Municipal
Court and which were indicated on page 9 of the staff report. After discussion, it
was moved by Commissioner Wight, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried unani-
mously that the projects of the Municipal Court be approved as in conformity with the
Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff report
dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes contained in
the Interim Capital Improvement Program Report which will be prepared and distributed
on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa commented on the projects which had been submitted by the police
Department as they appeared on pages 10 and 11 of the staff report, noting that the
staff of the Department of City Planning had recommended that inter-departmental
studies be completed for developing criteria for the location of police facilities
to be included in the Master Plan and, further, that studies be initiated at the
staff level to investigate reuse possibilities for areas and buildings to be vacated
upon completion of the proposed construction program for new police facilities.

7 Sergeant Ford Long, representing the Police Department, advised the Commis-

sion that his department, in conformance with the recommendation made by the staff
of the Department of City Planning, was exploring the feasibility of obtaining private
financing for Project 161.68.103; however, no decision had yet been rendered on this
matter by the City Attorney.

Commissioner Fleishhacker, noting that the Ingleside Station may be affected
by BART construction, questioned whether it would be wise to assign a "hold" rating
to Project 161.69.103 for renovation of the Ingleside Station. Mr. Jung replied that
Project 161.67.201 of the Police Department's schedule calls for construction of a
new Ingleside Station; and he indicated that that project had been given an accept-
able rating. If the new station were not to be constructed, the "hold" rating for
the renovation project would be revised automatically.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the Police Department
schedule of Capital Improvements, with the proposed general priority ratings, be
approved as in conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and
notes in the report of the Department of City Planning dated January 10, 1969, and
subject to the recommendations and notes in the Interim Capital Improvements Report
which will be prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

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Mr. Kroupa summarized the projects submitted by the Department of Social
Services as they appeared on page 12 of the staff report. He also noted that the
staff of the Department of City Planning had recommended that the Department of
Social Services should actively consider vacating 585 Bush Street and relocating in
closer proximity to other buildings owned and occupied by the Department.

Mr. Ronald Born, Director of the Department of Social Services, stated
that his Commission favored centralizing their facilities in the vicinity of 13th
and Mission Streets and the abandonment of the office at 585 Bush Street; however,
his Commission favored obtaining resources for the move from the sale of 585 Bush
Street rather than from a bond issue.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by
Commissioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the projects for the Department
of Social Services, with the proposed general priority rating, be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes in the
report of the Department of City Planning dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the
recommendations and notes in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be
prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa commented on the projects which had been submitted by the
Sheriff's Department and which appeared on pages 13 through 16 of the staff report.

^ Frank Smith, representing the Sheriff's Department, stated that his

associates were most concerned about the projects relating to rehabilitation of the
County Jail.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by
Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the projects for the Sheriff's
Department, with the proposed general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity
with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes in the report of the
Department of City Planning dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommend-
ations and notes in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be prepared
and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa, referring to the projects for the Superior Court which were
indicated on page 17 of the staff report, noted that the staff of the Department of
City Planning had recommended a "hold" rating for each of the three projects pending
final action being taken on the proposed bond issue for a new Courts Building.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by
Commissioner Fleishhacker and carried unanimously that the projects for the Superior
Court, with the proposed general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity with
the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes in the report of the
Department of City Planning dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations
and notes to be contained in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be
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Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the
Juvenile Court as they appeared on pages 19 and 20 of the staff report. He also
remarked that the priority ratings originally recommended by the staff should be
changed in many cases to "not applicable" to indicate that the projects would not
affect the Master Plan.

Tom Kearney, business manager for the Juvenile Court, asked that the
priority rating of Project 186.69.101 for the remodeling of the ground floor and
second floor of the Administration Building of the Youth Guidance Center be changed
from "hold" to "essential." He remarked that that particular project would become
extremely important if the bond issue for new construction or complete remodeling
of the Youth Guidance Center should fail in the June, 1970 election. Mr. Jung
replied that the priority rating of the project in question would be changed auto-
matically to "essential" if the bond issue for the other projects should fail.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the projects for the
Juvenile Court, with the proposed general priority ratings, be approved as in con-
formity with the Master Plan subject to the recotrmendations and notes in the report of
the Department of City Planning dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommen-
dations and notes in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be prepared
and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

-^ Mr. Kroupa reviewed the projects which had been submitted by the Academy

of Sciences as indicated on pages 20 and 21 of the staff report.

At this point in the proceedings, President Brinton absented himself from
the meeting room. Vice President Porter assumed the chair.

Commissioner Fleishhacker, noting that additional construction was being
proposed by the Academy of Sciences, asked if it would be appropriate for the City
Planning Commission to prepare a Master Plan for the future development of Golden
Gate Park to protect the park against undue congestion. Mr. Jung replied that one
of the new projects which had been submitted by the Recreation and Park Commission
called for the development of such a Master Plan.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the projects of the
Academy of Sciences, with the proposed general priority ratings, be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained
in the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and
notes to be contained in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be pub-
lished on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa described the project which had been submitted by the County
Clerk as indicated on page 23 of the staff report, noting that a "hold" rating had
been assigned to that project pending final decisions being made regarding the

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Mr. Kroupa described the single project which had been submitted by the
County Clerk as indicated on page 23 of the staff report and recommended that the
priority rating of that project be changed from "hold" to "not applicable."

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by
Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the project be given a "not applic-
able" rating. Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the
Department of Electricity as shown on page 24 of the staff report and recommended
that the rating of each of the three projects be changed from "essential" to "not
applicable." After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker, seconded
by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that all three projects be givert a
priority rating of "not applicable."

Mr. Kroupa commented on the six projects which had been submitted by the
Real Estate Department as indicated on page 25 of the staff report.

Mr. Balzer was present to represent the Real Estate Department.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by
Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the projects of the Real Estate
Department, with the proposed general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity
with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff
report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes contained
in the Interim Capital Improvement Report to be published on or before January 20, 1969.

At this point in the proceedings. President Brinton returned to the meeting
room and reassumed the chair.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the Depart-
ment of Finance and Records as they appeared on page 26 of the staff report.

Commissioner Elliott stated that an additional project had been submitted
which was not reflected in the staff report. Mr. Jung stated that that project
would be treated as a late submission.

After discussion it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker, seconded by
Commissioner Porter and carried unanimously that the projects of the Department of
Finance and Records, with the proposed general priority ratings, be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained in
the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes
which will be contained in the Interim Capital Improvement Report to be published on
or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa stated that all the projects submitted by the Purchasing
Department's Central Shops, appearing on pages 27 and 28 of the staff report, had
been designated as "not applicable."

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Mr. Haney described the Trafficways projects which had been submitted by
the Department of Public Works as they appeared on pages 59 through 89 of the staff
report and called attention to various policy recommendations which were being pro-
posed by the staff of the Department of City Planning. Mr. Haney called specific
attention to the fact that the staff had indicated that Project 670.68.301 would be
in conflict with the Master Plan because widening the roadway of Scott Street would
alter the functional character of that street from a local residential street to a
thoroughfare; and he also indicated that the staff had recommended that projects
involving the acquisition of land for rights-of-way, buildings, structures, or other
public improvements should be subject to further review by the City Planning Commis-
sion.

Cormack J. Brady, representing the Department of Public Works, stated that
he was basically in agreement with the recotimendations of the staff of the Department
of City Planning.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commis-
sioner Fleishhacker, and carried unanimously that the Trafficways projects of the
Department of Public Works, with the general priority ratings, be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained
in the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and
notes to be contained in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be pub-
lished on or before January 20, 1969.

At this point in the proceedings, the Director absented himself from the
meeting room for the remainder of the meeting. R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-
Implementation, acted in the Director's place for the remainder of the meeting.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the Depart-
ment of Public Health and which appeared on pages 35 through 42 of the staff report.
He also noted that the staff of the Department of city Planning had recommended that
advance planning of physical facilities should be coordinated at the staff level
between the Departments of Public Health and City Planning. The staff had also
recommended that the suggested decentralized pattern for district mental health
centers poses questions as to the number and territorial distribution of such facil-
ities in a high density city of small geographical scale, such as San Francisco.

Joseph Mignola, representing the Department of Public Health, stated that
representatives of his department had worked closely with the staff of the Department
of City Planning; and, therefore, they were in general agreement with the recommenda-
tions which had been placed before the Commission. He also remarked that $50,000
would be allocated for a study of the district mental health center and subcenter
program.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker, seconded by
Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the projects submitted by the
Department of Public Health, with the general priority ratings, be approved as in

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conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained
in the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and
notes to be contained in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be pub-
lished on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects of the Palace of the Legion of Honor
indicated on pages 43 and 44 of the staff report, noting that all but two of the
projects had been given a "not applicable" rating.

Commissioner Fleishhacker noted that $1,320,000 was being requested for
underground expansion of exhibit and storage space for the museum; and, he questioned
whether this large project could be considered more important than projects which
might be needed by other museums in the City. He felt that new projects for all of
the museums should be reviewed simultaneously and that priority ratings should be
assigned to the projects on a relative basis only after all of the projects have
been reviewed as a whole. He suggested that a "hold" rating should be assigned to
Project 611.67.201 and that a policy statement should be included in the staff report
to the effect that an inventory and analysis of cultural resources should be prepared
and that projects involving the construction of new cultural facilities should be
reviewed together before priority recommendations are assigned.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the projects for the
Palace of the Legion of Honor, with the general priority ratings as amended, be
approved as in conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and
notes, as amended, contained in the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject
to the recommendations and notes to be contained in the Interim Capital Improvement
Report which will be prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the de Young
Museum which appeared on page 45 of the staff report.

Commissioner Wight, noting that the Commission had already adopted a policy
statement to the effect that proposals for new cultural facilities should be coordin-
ated, suggested that the priority rating of Project 621.67.201 for construction of a
new east wing for the de Young Museum be changed from "essential" to "hold."

Jack R. McGregor, Director of the de Young Museum, felt that there was
little possibility of having a bond issue passed for construction of a new east wing
for the museum; and, under the circumstances, he felt that the only alternative would
be to renovate the existing east wing. Therefore, he requested that the priority
rating of Project 621.29.101 be changed from "hold" to "essential."

Commissioner Fleishhacker remarked that a bond issue for construction of
a new east wing for the de Young Museum might have a better chance of passing if it
were coordinated with proposals for other cultural developments and presented to the
public on that basis.

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Mr. Jung recommended that the priority rating for 621.67.201 be changed
from "essential" to "hold" and that the rating of Project 621.69.101 be changed from
"hold" to "essential".

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhacker,
seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the projects for the
de Young Museum, with the general priority ratings as revised, be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes, as amended,
contained in the staff report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommend-
ations and notes to be included in the Interim Capital Improvement Report to be
prepared and distributed on or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the Public
Library as they appeared on page 46 of the staff report.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commis-
sioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the projects for the Public Library,
with their general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity with the Master
Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff report dated
January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes to be included in the
Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be published and distributed on or
before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Jung described the projects which had been submitted by the Recreation
and Park Department and which appeared on pages 47 through 58 of the staff report,
remarking that two of the projects proposed by the Recreation and Park Department
had been omitted because of lack of information. He called particular attention to
the policy statements which were proposed on page 51 of the report.

Frank Foehr, representing the Recreation and Park Department, stated that
he was in agreement with the recommendations of the staff of the Department of City
Planning.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commis-
sioner Fleishhacker, and carried unanimously that the projects for the Recreation
and Park Department, with the general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity
with the Master Plan subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff
report dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes to be
Included in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be published and dis-
tributed on or before January 20, 1969.

At this point in the proceedings. President Brinton absented himself from
the meeting room. Vice President Porter assumed the chair.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects which had been submitted by the San
Francisco International Airport as they appeared on pages 93 to 98 of the staff report
He called particular attention to a policy statement on page 97 of the report indi-

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eating that the airport should consult with the Department of City Planning and
other interested agencies regarding the selection of a site for a new downtown San
Francisco heliport.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fleishhackei; seconded by
Commissioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the projects for the airport,
with the general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan
subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff report dated
January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes to be included in the
Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be published and distributed on or
before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Haney described the projects which had been submitted by the Municipal
Railway as indicated on pages 99 through 104 of the staff report, calling particular
attention to the policy statement which appeared on page 103.

President Brinton returned to the meeting room. Commissioner Fleishhacker
absented himself from the meeting room.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded by Commis-
sioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the projects of the Municipal Railway,
with the general priority ratings, be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan
subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff report date January
10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes to be included in the Interim
Capital Improvement Report to be prepared and distributed on or before January 20,1969.

President Brinton reassumed the chair.

Commissioner Fleishhacker returned to the meeting room.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects submitted by the Water Department as they
appeared on pages 105 through 111 of the staff report.

Commissioner Elliott, noting that Project 746.68.401 called for rehabilit-
ation of Lake Honda Reservoir and the raising of its water level, asked if that
reservoir was needed as a part of the City's water system.

Chris Medberry, representing the Water Department, replied that the reser-
voir is not presently part of the Water Department's operating system; and the
rehabilitation project had been proposed only to allow use of Lake Honda on a stand-
by basis. Under the circumstances, he had no objection to the policy statement
recommended by the staff of the Department of City Planning to the effect that Lake
Honda Reservoir should be maintained in its present natural condition as an urban
amenity rather than rehabilitated and covered as originally proposed.

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After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Elliott, seconded by
Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that projects of the Water Department
be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan, with the general priority ratings
assigned, subject to the recommendations and notes contained in the staff report
dated January 10, 1969, and subject to the recommendations and notes to be included
in the Interim Capital Improvement Report which will be prepared and distributed on
or before January 20, 1969.

Mr. Kroupa described the projects submitted by the Hetch Hetchy system
as they appeared on pages 112 through 114 of the staff report. Since all of the
projects would affect property located outside of the city limits of San Francisco,
he recommended that all of the projects be given a rating of "not applicable."

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commis-
sioner Fleishhacker, and carried unanimously that a "not applicable" rating be
assigned to all the projects which had been submitted by the Hetch Hetchy system.

Mr. Kroupa, noting that the projects of the Housing Authority and Parking
Authority are referred to the City Planning Commission on an ad hoc basis, commented
upon the summary of the general types of activities undertaken by those authorities
as described on pages 115 through 118 of the staff report.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

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SAN FRANCISCO

CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 1969

100 LARKIN STREET

2:15 P.M.

PRESENT: Brinton, Elliott, Fleishhacker , Kearney, Nevnnan, Porter, Wight

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes of the meetings of November 20 and 21, December 5 and 12, 1968, and
January 2, 1969, APPROVED as Submitted. Vote: 7-0, Commissioner Brinton
abstained from voting on the minutes of January 2,

1. Election of Officers

As provided in the Rules and Regulations of the Commission, "The President
and Vice President shall be members of the Commission, and shall be elected
at the first Regular Meeting of the Commission held after the 15th of
• January of each year; or at a subsequent Meeting, the date of which is fixed
by the Commission at the first Regular Meeting after the 15th day of January
each year." Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr. was elected President of the City
Planning Commission; James S. Kearney was elected Vice President.

2. Current Matters

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, reported that he had received a tele-
gram from the Federal Government's Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment advising that San Francisco's application for a $483,750 Urban Beauti-
fication grant had been approved.

Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by
Commissioner Brinton and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6329
authorizing the Director of Planning to prepare an application for a Qrant
for Historic Preservation under Section 709, Title VII, Housing Act of 1961,
as amended to acquire and restore the South San Francisco Opera House and to
submit the proposed application to the Board of Supervisors for approval.

The Director reported that he had attended the first meeting of the Civic
Design Committee of the Art Commission which was held yesterday.

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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Page 2.

The Commission voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 6330 commending
Mr, Brinton and Mrs. Porter for the service which they had rendered during
their two year terms of office as President and Vice President of the
Commission respectively.

The Director reported that Mayor Alioto had addressed a letter to the
Finance and Cultural Affairs Committees of the Board of Supervisors, under
date of January 15, 1969, stating that he did not believe that construc-
tion of a downtown stadium as an alternative to Candlestick Park would
be feasible at this time and suggesting that the best course to be followed
by the City might be to remodel Candlestick Park if negotiations could be
cancluded with the athletic teams involved to insulate the taxpayers from
excessive tax risks.

Commissioner Newman, noting that Mayor Alioto had also stated that all
future freeway construction in San Francisco should be underground, asked
if any indication had been received from the State Division of Highways
that such a policy might be acceptable. The Director replied in the affirm-
ative .

■^ The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 P.M.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio, Secretary

SECRETARY'S COPY

SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, January 23, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
January 23, 1969, at 2:15 P.M. in the meeting room at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr., President; James S. Kearney, Vice

President; Walter S. Newman; Mrs. Charles B. Porter; and Walter
W. Wight, members of the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: William M. Brinton and Thomas J. Mellon, members of the City
Planning Commission.

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by Allan B.
Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation;
Phoebe H. Brown, Planner IV; Samuel Jung, Planner IV; and Lynn E. Pio, Secretary.

Donald Canter represented the San Francisco Examiner; Scott Blakey repre-
sented the San Francisco Chronicle.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Kearney,
and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meetings of December 19, 1968, and
January 16, 1969, be approved with corrections being made in each case.

CURRENT MATTERS

The Director reported that the Board of Supervisors, meeting on Monday,
had approved final plans for both the Hunters Point and Butchertown Redevelopment
Project Areas.

The Director advised the Commission that the Planning and Development
Committee of the Board of Supervisors, meeting on Tuesday, had sustained the Commis-
sion's actions on four zoning matters and on three landmark designations (The Garden
Court of the Sheraton Palace Hotel and two buildings in Jackson Square). The Comit-
tee had also considered proposed amendments to the City Planning Code relating to
single- family occupancy and foster care homes in R-1 districts; but it took these
matters under advisement indefinitely.

The Director advised the Commission that the Urban Design Citizens Advisory
Committee will meet at 100 Larkin Street at 4:00 P.M. next Wednesday afternoon.

Commissioner Kearney asked if Commissioners who were not members of the
Urban Design Committee could be kept advised about staff progress on the Urban
Design Study. The Director replied that all information distributed to the Urban
Design Committee would be distributed to all members of the Commission.

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REFERRAL

R68.72 Mission Street from Third Street to 180 feet westerly and 125 feet

easterly, change official sidewalk widths from 15 to 12 feet on
the north side and from 15 to 12.5 feet on the south side.

Samuel Jung, Planner IV, reported on this matter as follows:

"The Department of Public Works initiated this proposal to
narrow the sidewalks on Mission Street for a short distance
on both sides of Third Street in order to provide extra lanes
at the intersection for northbound turns into Third Street
which is one-way northbound. This is a modification of an
earlier proposal to narrow the sidewalks from 15 to 10 feet
which appeared in the January 1968 Capital Improvement
Program; it was changed so that the new curbs can be installed
on the top of existing sub-sidewalk basement walls and not
require any change in the basements. Some of the buildings
at this intersection may be rehabilitated under the Yerba
Buena Center redevelopment plan.

The traffic at this intersection is congested all day long,
the more so with the diversion of traffic from Market Street.

/ The striping has already been done to provide the extra lanes

but the additional width is required because they are so
narrow. The Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic
and Transportation has concurred with the plan. A repre-
sentative of the Redevelopment Agency reports that it has
no objection to the proposed sidewalk narrowing but notes
that as redevelopment proceeds in the Yerba Buena Center,
additional street widening will probably be required. How-
ever, the Department of Public VJorks feels that the proposed
project is needed immediately."

President Fleishhacker suggested that the congested situation at the
subject intersection might be further improved if left turn signals were to be
installed on Mission Street to accommodate eastbound traffic wishing to turn north
on Third Street. Mr. Jung stated that he would offer that suggestion to the Depart-
ment of Public Works.

The Director recommended that the proposed project be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kearney, seconded
by Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the Director be authorized to
report that the proposed change in official sidewalk widths on Mission Street, from

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Third Street to 180 feet westerly and 125 easterly, from 15 to 12 feet on the north
side and from 15 to 12.5 feet on the south side, as shown on drawing STR-4338 change
1, is in conformity with the Master Plan.

At 2:35 P.M. President Fleishhacker announced that the meeting was
recessed. The Commission then retired in Executive Session and reconvened the
public meeting at 3:00 P.M. Commissioner Kearney absented himself from the meeting
room for the remainder of the meeting.

ZM69.3 1532-82 Shafter Avenue, 200 feet west of Keith Street.
R-1 to an R-2 district.
(Under Advisement from meeting of January 9, 1969).

The Director noted that this matter had been taken under advisement from
the meeting of January 9 because it was apparent at that time that the matter had
not been sufficiently discussed in the subject neighborhood. During the interim.
Miss Brown, a member of the staff of the Department of City Planning, had attended
a night meeting with residents of the neighborhood; and, as a result of that meeting,
he was prepared to offer a recommendation on the subject application.

In response to a question raised by Commissioner Newman, Miss Brown
stated that only a few residents of the neighborhood had attended the evening meeting;
however, various leaders of the community had indicated that they felt the request
for reclassification to be reasonable. The Director stated that he had received a
telegram from Reuel Brady stating that he would not be able to be present for the
scheduled discussion of the subject matter.

The Director recommended that the subject application be approved. He
remarked that the proposed reclassification would constitute an expansion of an
existing R-2 district adjacent to the subject properties both on the north and the
west; and, in addition, the R-2 district would permit low-density residential devel-
opment of one and two family dwellings on the subject property in accordance with
the pattern which had already been established. He submitted a draft resolution of
approval for consideration by the Commission and recommended its adoption.

No one was present to speak in opposition to the Director's recommendation.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Wight, seconded by Commis-
sioner Newman, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6331 be adopted and that
the subject application be approved.

R61.9 Yerba Buena Center, low- rent housing project for the elderly (postponed
from the meeting of January 9, 1969), and

CU69.5 316-44 Clementina Street; 315-47 Tehama Street; and 825-33 Howard Street.
Request for 276 dwelling units in two buildings in a C-3-S district.
(Postponed from meeting of January 9, 1969).

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R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to land
use and zoning maps to describe the "subject site. He noted that the land use plan
for the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment project, which had been approved by the
City Planning Commission, had designated the subject site to be used for institu-
tional housing. In conformance with that element of the plan, the applicant, Charles
Pankow, Inc., had proposed to construct 276 dwelling units on the site which would
later be acquired by the housing authority for public housing for the elderly. In
conclusion, he described the site plan and elevation of the project which was pro-
posed .

Richard Audsley, representing the architectural firm of John S. Bolles
and Associates, stated that there was little which he wished to add to the comments
which had been made by Mr. Steele. However, he was present to answer any questions
which might be raised by members of the Commission regarding the project. He also
suggested that the Commission might wish to inspect a model of the proposed project
which had been prepared by the Redevelopment Agency.

John Dykstra, representing the Redevelopment Agency, described the model
which had been prepared of the proposed project and of existing buildings in the
immediate vicinity of the subject site.

Commissioner Wight, noting that mention had been made of the possible
construction of an activities building on the site at a later date, asked where
that building would be located. Mr. Dykstra replied that the activities building
would be located in the area which would initially serve as an entryway to the site.

President Fleishhacker asked if he were correct in understanding that the
activities building would not be constructed as a part of the package proposed by
the developer. Mr. Dykstra replied in the affirmative.

Subsequently, President Fleishhacker asked how the activities building
would be financed if it were to be constructed at a later date. Mr. Dysktra replied
that it was hoped that the activities building could be financed with Federal funds.

Commissioner Newman asked if construction of the proposed project would
require relocation of present residents from the area. The Director replied that
approximately 25 flats would have to be removed from the site to enable construction
of the proposed building.

Commissioner Porter asked how many of the 276 dwelling units proposed
would be designed for two-person occupancy. Mr. Audsley replied that 226 of the
units would be designed for single-person occupancy; 50 of the units would be designed
for two-person occupancy.

Commissioner Wight, noting that the proposed project would be built for
"elderly" people, asked how one would define "elderly". Mr. Audsley replied that the
term "elderly" meant that at least one of the occupants of each of the dwelling units
would have to be 65 years of age or older.

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President Fleishhacker asked how many parking spaces would have to be
provided for the proposed project. Mr. Steele replied that 62 parking spaces would
ordinarily be required by the City Planning Code; however, the applicant had applied
for and been granted a variance from that requirement so that only 30 parking spaces
would have to be provided .

Dorothy Paine, representing Self-Help for the Elderly, inquired if the
proposed dwelling units would include special facilities for slightly handicapped
individuals, such as rails in the bathrooms, etc. Mr. Audsley replied in the
affirmative, emphasizing that such items are required by the Housing Authority.

Commissioner Newman asked what provision had been made for relocation of
the people who would be displaced from their present home as a result of the pro-
posed project. M. Justin Herman, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Agency,
replied that the Redevelopment Agency had prepared a relocation plan which had been
accepted as satisfactory by the Board of Supervisors.

Commissioner Porter remarked that the City Planning Commission had taken
a field trip to the subject site; and, at that time, it had seemed to members of the
Commission that the site would be a somewhat than less desirable location for the
housing project for the elderly. She asked Mr. Herman if proximity to Market Street
had been a decisive factor since the housing project would more than likely accommo-
date single men who presently live in run-down hotels in the Mission District or if
the site had been reserved for public housing merely to fulfill the Agency's obliga-
tion to provide a housing project within the South of Market Redevelopment Project
Area.

Mr. Herman replied that no one had asked the Agency to provide housing
within the South of Market Redevelopment Project Area. Family housing had not been
considered because family amenities are being phased out within the project area;
however, his agency felt that the subject site would be ideal for senior citizen
housing because of its proximity to Market Street, because the site is located with-
in a short distance of inexpensive cafes, and because a great many activities of
interest to older people would be built into the project area by the Redevelopment
Agency. He also noted that the site is flat instead of "hilly"; and, because the
site is located in the center of the block, it enjoys some protection from the heavy
traffic which travels through the area. When the Redevelopment Project Area is
completed, he felt that such a site would be generally considered as a good location
for public housing; however, until the project is completed, he agreed that the
subject site could not be considered completely desirable for senior citizen housing.

Eneas Kane, Executive Director of the Housing Authority, stated that his
agency was exceptionally pleased with the subject site; and they only wished that
more similar sites could be made available to them.

Paul Thompson, general manager of Continental Pacific Hotels Inc., remarked
that the hotels operated by his corporation cater to senior citizens, also. Since

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the hotels under his supervision are not fully occupied at the present time, he
felt that the competition posed by the proposed governmentally financed facility
would be unfair. In response to a question raised by Commissioner Porter as to
the services offered by and the rates charged by his hotels, he replied that his
hotels provide room and board at rates ranging from $110 to $160 per month; and he
indicated that all rooms in the hotels have private baths.

Commissioner Porter then inquired about the rates charged by the Housing
Authority. Mr. Kane replied that the Authority charges $50 payment for a single-
person studio apartment and $55 a month for one-bedroom units which accommodate
couples. He also emphasized that single tenants of such housing projects may have
an annual income of no more than $2800 per year and that couples may have a combined
annual income of no more than $3800 per year.

Commissioner Porter stated that it seemed very doubtful that the proposed
housing project would actually compete with the hotels owned by Mr. Thompson.

The Director remarked that public housing per se seemed to be the issue
which was presently being debated; and he noted that while that same issue had once
been the subject of general discussion, public housing is now generally accepted as
being within the public interest.

Mr. Kane advised the Commission that the Housing Authority presently has
a backlog of 3,000 qualified applications on file. And, under the circumstances,
he believed that it was obvious that the single housing project being proposed would
not saturate the market. Furthermore, he indicated that most of the Housing Autho-
rity's tenants come from dilipadated single rooms with illegal hotplates and commu-
nity bathroom facilities which cost approximately $75 a month and not from hotels
such as those operated by Mr. Thompson.

The Director remarked that the basic issues presently before the Commission
had, for all inti&^cobo and purposes, been decided upon previously since both the
City Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors had approved the final Rede-
velopment Plan for the South of Market Redevelopment Project Area which indicated
use of the subject site for public housing. However, in reviewing the subject site
in light of the current applications, various factors had concerned the staff of the
Department of City Planning; and, as a result, the following list of comments had
been prepared:

"1. While the site itself is acceptable as a site for
housing, the environment could be improved.

2. The staff has discussed the general situations

with the Mayor's Development Director, the Housing
Authority and Redevelopment Agency as to possi-
bilities for improving the environment for this
housing both within the project area as well as
the area outside of the project to the north, east
and south of the housing site.

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3. The land uses which are permitted by the C-3-S
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which would be inappropriate with respect to
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4. The Redevelopment Plan might possibly be amended
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ularly in the vicinity of the present housing
site. This additional housing might well be
considered either as housing or a combination of
housing and commercial useage at the corner of
Howard and Fourth Streets.

5. The staff feels that an investigation should be
made to determine the feasibility of housing or
housing and commercial development at this loca-
tion and should it prove to be viable to seek an
amendment to the Plan in order to make such a
development possible.

6. Should such an investigation indicate that this
Plan amendment should not be made then every
effort should be directed to assure compatibility
of the corner development with the housing in the
interior location in this block."

With these conunents in mind, the Director indicated that he was prepared
to recommend that he be authorized to report that the proposed housing site for a
project for the elderly would be in conformity with the Master Plan. In addition,
he was prepared to recommend that the conditional use application for construction
of approximately 280 dwelling units be approved subject to three conditions which
read as follows:

"1. Said authorization, which is contingent upon the
approval of this site by the Board of Supervisors
for public housing for the elderly, shall be for
two residential towers, containing approximately
280 dwelling units and having a height not exceed-
ing 120 feet exclusive of elevator penthouse, to
be owned and operated by the San Francisco Housing
Authority to provide housing for low income elderly
persons. The development shall be in general con-
formity with the preliminary plan, submitted by the
applicant, on file with the application, and marked
"Exhibit A", except (a) as may be necessary to
provide the number of parking and loading spaces
required by the City Planning Code, and (b) one
additional building may be added on the Howard
Street parcel for a community services facility

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provided that a suitable Howard Street entrance
to the housing project is retained and the addi-
tional building does not exceed a height of 40
feet;

2. Final building and landscaping plans shall be
developed in consultation with the Department
of City Planning and shall have been approved

by the Department prior to the submission of any
building permit application to the Central Per-
mit Bureau for the public housing or community
services center.

3. Procedures to allow the landscaping and closing
to vehicular traffic of a portion of Tehama
Street as shown on Exhibit A shall be commenced
in sufficient time to allow the development of
that street section as shoivn on said Exhibit
prior to occupancy of this authorized housing."

In conclusion, the Director remarked that the conditions which were con-
tained in the draft resolution were similar to those established by the Commission
in all cases where conditional use applications are approved.

Mr. Audsley stated that the conditions recommended by the Director would
be acceptable to the developer.

Mr. Herman read and submitted a letter which he had prepared as follows:

"With reference to the Senior Citizen Housing Site
in the Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Project Area,
we understand the City Planning Commission will
consider at its meeting this afternoon two resolutions.
One deals with the granting of a conditional use which
will permit development of 276 units of housing on the
site designated for institutional housing in the Rede-
velopment Plan.

We understand that it is contemplated in connection
with this conditional use permit that certain special
requirements or conditions are proposed which will
impose additional burdens upon this Agency or the pro-
posed developer. Pursuant to the official Redevelop-
ment Plan and the Cooperation Agreement between this
Agency and the City and County of San Francisco imple-
menting such Plan, the City has agreed that it will
make such zoning changes as are necessary to conform
to the land use and development provisions of the Plan.

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Accordingly, your approval of the conditional use
which will permit the development in accordance
with the Redevelopment Plan is recommended and
solicited. However, this Agency cannot consider
itself bound by the imposition of additional con-
ditions beyond those contemplated by the Redevel-
opment Plan.

We shall of course be pleased to give careful
consideration to any reasonable requests for de-
velopment elements which are both feasible and
enhance the proposed use."

President Fleishhacker asked if he were correct in understanding that
Mr. Herman would not consider himself bound by Conditions 2 and 3 of the draft
resolution. Mr. Herman replied in the affirmative, indicating that while he would
consider those conditions with respect, he would not consider the Agency to be
bound by them. He indicated, however, that he had no objection to Condition 1 of
the draft resolution. He stated that he had to be concerned about the efficiency
of the proposed project; and he felt that the time had come that the agency would
have to proceed independently without getting involved in "double talk" with other
departments.

The Director suggested that the Commission should adopt the draft resol-
ution and that it should then request him to obtain an opinion from the City
Attorney regarding the legal issues which had been raised by Mr. Herman.

Mr. Herman indicated that he would prefer that the Commission not include
Conditions 2 and 3 in its resolution. However, if those two conditions were to be
included, he agreed that an opinion should be obtained from the City Attorney re-
garding the Redevelopment Agency's obligation to be bound by those conditions. He
reemphasized that he had no objection to the first condition contained in the draft
resolution.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the Director be authorized to
report that the proposed housing site for a housing project for the elderly is in
conformity with the Master Plan.

Subsequently, it was moved by Commissioner Wight, seconded by Commissioner
Porter, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution, as prepared by the
Director of Planning, be adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6332
and that application CU69.5 be approved subject to the conditions contained in the
draft resolution. The Director was also requested to obtain an opinion from the
City Attorney regarding the Redevelopment Agency's legal obligation to be bound by
Conditions 2 and 3 of the Resolution.

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Subsequently, the Director recommended adoption of the draft resolution
which he had prepared with the following Resolves:

"THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, The City Planning Commission
hereby requests the Redevelopment Agency to investigate
the possible development of the southwest corner of Fourth
and Howard Streets (Assessor's Lots 1, 72, 88, 89 and 90;
Block 3733) for housing, or a housing and commercial use
combination and to seek whatever changes in the Redevel-
opment Plan as would be necessary for such development.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That should a change in the
Redevelopment Plan not be feasible, the City Planning
Commission then requests that the Agency regulate the
commercial development of the southwest corner of Fourth
and Howard Streets in recognition of the elderly housing
authorized under Resolution No. 6332 with respect to build-
ing height, spacing between commercial buildings and the
authorized residential buildings, points of vehicular and
pedestrian ingress and egress, and to the identity of the
interior of the subject block as a residential site. In
addition, the Commission urges the consideration of the
provision of retail convenience stores in the vicinity
of this street intersection to serve the residents of
the authorized housing.

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Commission hereby
institutes a policy to review under its descretionary
review powers all building plans for the development of
adjacent properties outside of the project area to the
north, west and south of the authorized housing site to
secure minimization of conflict with the housing site
by non-residential vehicular and pedestrian traffic."

Mr. Herman stated that he would be pleased to investigate the suggestions
indicated in the draft resolution; however, as in the case of the previous resolution,
he did not consider the Redevelopment Agency to be bound by any special requirements
or conditions which would impose additional burdens or delay upon the Agency or the
proposed developer of the subject project.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be adopted
as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6333.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 P.M.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary.

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SPCRETARY^S COF

SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, January 30, 1969.

The City Planning Connnission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
January 30, 1969, at 1:00 p.m. at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker , Jr., President; James S. Kearney,
Vice President; William M. Brinton, Virgil L. Elliott,
and Mrs. Charles B. Porter, members of the City Planning
Commission.

ABSENT: James K. Carr and Walter S. Newman, members of the City
Planning Commission.

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by
Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director
of Planning- Implementation; Robert W. Passmore, Assistant Zoning Administrator;
Edward Michael, Planner III; R. Bruce Anderson, Planner III; and Lynn E. Pio,
Secretary.

Donald Canter represented the San Francisco Examiner; Scott Blakey
represented the San Francisco Chronicle,

1:00 p.m. - Field Trip

Members of the Commission and staff departed from 100 Larkin Street at
1:00 p.m. to take a field trip to properties scheduled for consideration during
the Zoning Hearing on February 6, 1969.

2:15 p.m. - 100 Larkin Street

CURRENT MATTERS

Allan B, Jacobs, Director of Planning, distributed and commented on a
memorandum which had been prepared to describe steps which the staff is proposing
to take towards preparation of a housing element for the Master Plan.

The Director advised the Commission that he had been invited to a
Conference on Transportation and Community Values to be held near Washington, D.C.,
from March 2 to 5. He indicated that the Conference would be sponsored by HUD, the
United States Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration -
Bureau of Public Roads, and the Urban Mass Transportation. After discussion it
was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried
unanimously that the Director be authorized to attend the Conference.

The Director presented the Commissioners with copies of the Department's
Annual Report for 1967-68,

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The Director, noting that the Commission had previously requested a
status report on the Urban Design Study, indicated that such a report will be
made on February 6 or 13.

The Director reported that he had participated in the "Annual Executive
Seminar on California Government and Urban Problems" which was held on Janu-
ary 29.

The Director advised the Commission that a letter had been received from
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors requesting the Commission to submit in-
formation and specific comments on the Landmarks Preservation Program. He stated
that the staff of the Department of City Planning would prepare a response to
that request.

The Director reported that the Streets and Transportation Committee of
the Board of Supervisors, meeting the same afternoon, was scheduled to consider
the following items:

A. Revised plan for proposed widening and realignment of Bosworth Street
and 0' Shaughnessy Boulevard.

B. Proposed resolution endorsing construction of a cross-town vehicular
tunnel and improvement of approaches to Golden Gate Bridge.

C. Proposed vacation of portions of Burnett and Palo Alto Avenues.

The Director introduced Miss Jeanne Dierkes who was recently hired by the
Department as a Planner II,

Commissioner Brinton, remarking that a great deal of publicity had re-
cently been afforded a new building proposed to be constructed in the Portsmouth
Corridor by the Transamerica Corporation, asked if plans for th^t building would
be subject to review by the Commission. The Director replied in the affirmative.
He noted that the Commission had originally contemplated inclusion of the Ports-
mouth Corridor in the C-3-G zoning district; however, after yielding to requests
that the Portsmouth Corridor be included in the C-3-0 district rather than the
C-3-G district, the Commission had adopted Resolution No. 6112 at its regular
meeting on June 29, 1967, establishing a policy of reviewing under its discre-
tionary powers all applications for new and enlarged buildings in the Portsmouth
Corridor area. Furthermore, if air-rights over Merchant Street were to be
vacated or sold to the proposed developers, the proposal for vacation or sale
would be referred to the City Planning Commission for a determination on its
conformance with the Master Plan. Finally, since it appeared that the proposed
building would have more than seven percent of its total floor area devoted to
parking, a conditional use application would have to be filed by the developers
under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.

Commissioner Brinton asked what course of appeal the developers might
have if the Commission should decline to approve any aspects of the proposed
project. The Director replied that disapproval of the conditional use obligation

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or of the street vacation would be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors; any
conditions established by the Commission as a result of discretionary review
proceedings could be appealed to the Board of Permit Appeals.

Commissioner Porter asked if the staff of the Department of City Plan-
ning had been in contact with the proposed developers. The Director replied
that the staff had had a single preliminary discussion with the developers
several months ago; however, since that time, no further information had been
made available to the staff.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that President Fleishhacker be
directed to send a letter to the Transamerica Corporation advising that the new
building proposed to be constructed in the Portsmouth Corridor by that firm
would be subject to discretionary review by the Commission under the policy estab-
lished by Resolution No. 6112, which was adopted June 29, 1967, and urging the
developers to meet with the staff of the Department of City Planning at an early
date to discuss plans which may be prepared for the building.

At 2:50 p.m. President Fleishhacker announced that the meeting was re-
cessed. Members of the Commission then proceeded to Room 282, City Hall, and
reconvened at 3:00 p.m. for hearing of the remainder of the agenda.

">l 3:00 p.m. - Room 282, City Hall

PUBLIC MEETING ON NORTHERN WATERFRONT PLAN

President Fleishhacker welcomed the audience and announced that further
public meetings on the Northern Waterfront Plan had been scheduled for February
13 and 27, at 3:00 p.m. in Room 282, City Hall.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director of Planning- Implementation, pre-
sented a photographic slide summary of the plan which had been prepared by the
consultant firm of John S. Bolles and Aeeoclates.

Commissioner Fleishhacker asked for an indication of how the various
aspects of the proposed plan might be achieved. The Director replied that the
staff of the Department of City Planning would formulate recommendations for
implementation of the plan after the Commission had formally approved the general
principals of the consultant's proposals. It was apparent, however, that actions
which could be taken by the Commission towards achievement of the plan would in-
clude adoption of new land use plans and circulation plans for the subject por-
tion of the city as a part of the Master Plan, changes of zone and establishment
of height limit districts within the project area, encouragement of capital im-
provement expenditures consistent with the plan, utilization of the urban renewal
process, and general persuasiveness.

Commissioner Porter, noting that Mr. Steele had indicated that the con-
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Embarcadero Freeway remains or is demolished, asked if there were any possibil-
ity of undertaking a study to determine what the actual cost of demolishing the
freeway would be. Until such time as such a study were undertaken, she felt
that no serious consideration could be given to the possibility that the free-
way might be removed.

The Director agreed.

Bob Hubbard, 1331 Columbus Avenue, asked the Director to repeat the
procedure which might be followed by the Commission in implementing the plan.
Following the Director's recapitulation, he stated that he would defer his com-
ments regarding a small portion of the subject area until a later meeting.

Donald Fisher asked for clarification of the dates of the future public
meetings which had been scheduled on the plan. President Fleishhacker replied
that the meetings would be held on February 13 and 27.

Gene Morzenti, President of the Telegraph Hill Survival Association, ad-
vised the Commission that the purpose of his organization is to assure the sur-
vival of Telegraph Hill as a residential coiranunity; and, consequently, they
were also concerned about any developments proposed for the foot of the Hill.
In general, they supported the plan which had been prepared by the consultants;
however, on behalf of his Association, he wished to suggest to the Commission
that the plan should be modified to require the two "stub ends" of the Embsrcadero
Freeway to be brought to ground level so that motorists traveling to Fisherman's
Wharf could continue on to their destination directly instead of being deposited
on Broadway where they are forced to seek alternate routes. At the present time,
Sansome and Battery Streets are highly congested with traffic; and, although
the plan called for conversion of those streets into a one-way pair, he believed
that traffic through that corridor would become even more congested after the
International Market Center has been constructed. At the present time, north-
bound traffic deposited on Broadway has a tendency to turn onto Vallejo or
Montgomery Streets causing unnecessary congestion in that steeply-graded resi-
dential area.

Commissioner Brinton remarked that the Telegraph Hill Dwellers Associa-
tion had previously opposed construction of a Golden Gate Freeway as an extension
of the Embarcadero Freeway. He pointed out, however, that construction of such
a freeway would obviously solve the traffic problems which were of concern to
Mr. Morzenti; and he asked him if he were suggesting that the Golden Gate Free-
way should be considered. Mr. Morzenti replied in the negative, indicating that
he was merely proposing that the two "stub ends" of the existing Embarcadero
Freeway should be brought to ground level to connect with the parkway proposed
in the plan.

Byron Chapman noted that the published plan gave only vague illustrative
guidance with regard to urban design standards to be met in the study area and
suggested that more detailed elevations should be made of the entire study area.
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urban design proposals contained In the plan.

President Fleishhacker, remarking that the City Planning Commission had
only just begun its formal consideration of the plan, stated that it was too
early to know what urban design goal might be finally recommended or how they
might be achieved*

Al Baum, representing the Bay Conservation and Development Commission,
indicated that their staff and the staff of the Department of City Planning had
kept each other advised as to recommendations being formulated by each for the
Northern Waterfront area. Therefore, he felt that there was a significant general
compatibility between the goals, objectives, and principals of BCDC's San Francisco
Bay Plan and the Northern Waterfront Plan which was presently being considered.
Both the uses and the aesthetic treatment proposed for the area were similar in
each case; and both reports placed great emphasis on activities and amenities
which would bring people to the Waterfront, He read the recommendations which
had been made by the Bay Conservation and Development Commission for the subject
portion of San Francisco's Waterfront; and he remarked that he was confident that
his Commission would be able to endorse any development of the Northern Waterfront
area which would be proposed in general conformity with the plan which had been
prepared by the firm of John S, Bolles and Associates.

George Twitchell, 1333 Columbus Avenue, commented on the fact that figures
contained in the Northern Waterfront Plan report seemed to indicate that construc-
tion of the proposed Columbus Circle Garage would cost $7,800 per space while the
proposed Taylor Street Garage construction would cost only $5,600 per space; and
he remarked that the difference in cost of the two facilities was significant.
Mr. Twitchell also suggested that rehabilitation of Pier 45 for parking might be
a better solution than either of the ones proposed in the report since the cost
per parking space would be considerably less.

The Director indicated that most of the parking spaces at the Columbus
Circle facility would be underground while those at the Taylor Street facility
would be overhead; and he believed that the difference in cost for the two facil-
ities could be explained by that fact. He stated that use of Pier 45 for parking
had been considered; however, one of the basic concepts of the plan was that
major traffic should be kept out of the congested Fisherman's Wharf area. There-
fore, the consultants had proposed that parking facilities should be provided
along the perimeter of the area,

Mr, Twitchell suggested the use of part of the present Galileo High School
site for parking might be desirable. He also indicated that he had recently read
that it is a generally accepted standard that fifteen acres of open park space
should be provided per one thousand people in urban areas. The present ratio in
San Francisco and the study area seemed to be three acres of public open space for
every one thousand people; and it was difficult for him to determine from the con-
sultant's report how much additional park space would be added in the study area
if the plan were achieved as proposed. However, it seemed that only three or four
acres of new public open space was indicated in the plan; and, if that were true,
he regarded it as a very small amount.

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The Director acknowledged that provision of fifteen acres of open space
for every one thousand people is increasingly being used as a standard by planners.
A few years ago, however, the standard being used was ten acres of open space for
every one thousand people; and, to his knowledge, no major city had even met that
standard. In any case, he remarked that many other factors had to be considered
in the formulation of recommendations for additional open space.

President Fleishhacker asked if it were true that the proposed plan would
provide only three additional acres of public open space in the subject area.

Barry Wasserman, representing the firm of John S. Bolles and Associates,
stated that the existing generalized land use chart on page 37 of the report
indicated that approximately 74 acres of the study area are presently devoted to
public open space; a chart of proposed land uses on page 43 of the report indicated
approximately 193 acres of public open space upon achievement of the plan. There-
fore, development of the area in conformity with the plan would provide approxi-
mately 120 additional acres of public open space.

John Harmon remarked that much of the "public open space" indicated in
the plan would be located beneath freeways and overpasses; and, as far as he was
able to determine, only one or two small parcels of real open space would be pro-
vided by the plan along the Waterfront. He noted that one of the stated objectives
of the plan was to provide a system of public open spaces and recreation areas;
but he felt that that objective had not been achieved in the plan. Under the cir-
cumstances, he predicted that one of the major public objections to the plan would
be its failure to propose sufficient public open space in the subject area.

Barry Weisberg of 2006 Channing Way, Berkeley, felt that the report should
have offered concrete alternatives for the disposal of the Embarcadero Freeway;
and he urged that the plan not be adopted by the Commission until that issue had
been explored thoroughly. Also, while one of the stated objectives of the plan
was to improve and protect visual access to the Bay, construction of buildings such
as the Bank of America and the Transamerica skyscrapers, although located outside
of the study area, would seem to interfere with views of the Bay, Under the cir-
cumstances, he wondered if the Northern Waterfront Plan had recognized that problem
and taken it into account.

Mr. Weisberg remarked that adoption of the Northern Waterfront Plan could
vastly alter the character of San Francisco; and, for that reason, he felt that the
general public should be given every opportunity to voice their opinions on the plar
To that end, he suggested that a series of television programs should be scheduled
to explain the plan to the public,

Mr. Weisberg remarked that a large amount of public revenue would be needec
to implement a plan of the magnitude of the one proposed; and he noted that the Cit]
is already having difficulty finding sufficient revenues to meet many of Its presen'
needs. Under the circumstances, he suggested that it might be desirable to allocat
some of the land within the Northern Waterfront study area for the purpose of meet-
ing some of the City's present needs such as provision of housing for minority
groups, provision of additional school playgrounds, etc.

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Commissioner Kearney stated that the Port, whether controlled by the
State or by the City, will have to move its operations southward to meet the
needs of the shipping Industry; however, in order to finance that southward
expansion, funds would have to be obtained from the development of Port-owned
lands located north of the Ferry Building,

Barney Gould, 19 Clarendon Avenue, spoke highly of the plan and remarked
that its objective of making a show place of the Northern Waterfront would harmon-
ize with a proposal which he had previously fostered to the effect that a World's
Fair should be held in San Francisco with the entire city serving as the fair-
grounds. With the plan having been completed, and with the Port Authority be-
ing transferred to City control, he expected that there would soon be a "grand
scramble" for the choice properties in the Northern Waterfront area. As far as
parks and open space were concerned, he noted that Fort Mason itself may be re-
leased for park purposes; and, if that were to happen, park space might not be
needed within the study area. Furthermore, if the Polar Ice Cap should melt,
the Sea Wall might have to be raised. Under the circumstances, it was obvious
that the plan should be subject to amendment. In this regard, he felt that the
plan should be amended to provide additional berthing space for old vessels such
as the Balcutha at the Hyde Street Pier, He also noted that a great deal of com-
mercial activity was being proposed for the Fisherman's Wharf area; and, since
a city with a population of only 700,000 could scarcely be expected to support
many new restaurants in the area, he thought that particular concern should be
given to the types of commercial activities which might be appropriate for that
area. At the same time, he felt that any commercial development of the area
should be avoided which might have a detrimental affect on the commercial vital-
ity of the core of the City.

President Fleishhacker informed Mr, Gould that an economic analysis of
the proposed plan had been made by the consultant firm of Arthur D. Little, Inc.

Robert Katz, 2 Whiting Street, stated that he, also, was concerned about
the question of whether sufficient new public open space had been proposed in
the plan; and he hoped that the staff of the Department of City Planning would
be able to describe the proposed open spaces in greater detail at a later meet-
ing.

Mr. Hubbard asked what is currently being done to halt construction of
buildings which would not be in accordance with the proposed plan. The Director
replied that such proposals might come either to the Department of City Planning
or to the Port Authority; and, in either case, the proposals are discussed by
the two agencies. During such discussions, the development proposals are re-
viewed in terms of their general conformity to the proposed plans for the area
and in terms of their compatibility with policies which have already been estab-
lished. On the basis of those criteria, judgments are made and developers are
persuaded to modify their plans accordingly. He felt that it should be clearly
understood, however, that it is not possible to defer proposed construction
projects indefinitely if they conform to existing zoning even though they might
not be completely compatible with the proposed plan.

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Mr. Hubbard asked what specific steps had been taken by the sta££ of
the Department of City Planning with regard to the proposed Holiday Motel and
the proposed open parking lot to be located south of The Cannery, The Director
replied that he had done everything possible to try to forestall construction
of the Holiday Motel, including making suggestions to the developers of alter-
nate proposals; however, he understood that a building permit had already been
issued for the project. The open parking lot use proposed for the property south
of The Cannery seemed to him to be totally consistent with the proposed plan.

Mr, Hubbard asked if development of the property south of The Cannery
as an open parking lot would change the recommendation contained in the plan
that an underground parking structure could be constructed at the Columbus
Circle, The Director replied that he could not answer that question at the
present time.

The Secretary called attention to letters from Lloyd A. Pfleuger,
Manager of the Downtovm Association, and Michael L. Fischer, Associate Director
of SPUR, indicating their interest in the proposed plan and stating that they
wish to address the Commission on the subject at a later meeting.

President Fleishhacker advised the audience that the staff of the Depart-
ment of City Planning would be willing to respond in detail to any questions
which might be raised regarding the plan; however, he suggested that the work
of the Department would be greatly facilitated if interested individuals would
be willing to put their questions or comments in writing as soon as possible.

Mr, Wasserman stated that he and his associates would continue to work
closely with the staff of the Department of City Planning in answering questions
which might be raised by the public; and he agreed that it would be helpful if
all of those questions or comments could be received in writing.

President Fleishhacker, noting that the economics of the proposed plan
had been questioned during the present hearing, asked if the consultants could
be prepared to comment on those questions at a later meeting.

Dr. Cyril C. Herrmann, Vice President of Arthur D, Little, Inc., stated
that his firm would be willing to respond to detailed questions in writing to
the Commission. He stated that his firm had made a more general economic study
of the study area than is usually the case when economic studies of projects
are undertaken for private investors; however, he felt that more detailed studies
should be undertaken of individual projects proposed for the study area by
potential private investors. Nevertheless, in working both for the Port Author-
ity and for the City over a period of years, Arthur D. Little, Inc., had gathered
a great deal of data which had been used in support of the development plan pro-
posed by John S. Bolles and Associates,

Since no further questions were raised by members of the audience, the
meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p,m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lynn E. Pio
Secretary

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SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLAWHIIIG COI'iIlISSIOil

Minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, I969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
February 6, I969, at 2:15 P.M. in Room 282, City Hall.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr. President; William M. Brinton,
Virgil L. Elliott, Walter S. Ne^^mlan, Mrs. Charles B.
Porter, and Walter W. V/ight, members of the City
Planning Commission.

ABSENT: Commissioner Kearney,

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by Allan B,
Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director -
Implementation; Robert Passmore, Assistant Zoning Administrator; Samuel Jung,
Planner IV; Wayne Rieke, Planner IV (Zoning); Robert Frank, Planner II; Ralph
Mead, Planner IV (Zoning); and Lynn E. Pio, Secretary.

Donald Canter represented the San Francisco Examiner; Scott Blakey
represented the San Francisco Chronicle; and Bill Dorais represented television
station KQED.

2:13 P.M. - Room 282, City Hall

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Newman,
and carried unanimo\isly that the minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1969, be
approved as submitted.

CURRENT !IATTERS

Commissioner Porter, noting that a letter had been received from the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors requesting the Department of City Planning to
comment upon specific aspects of the Landmarks Preservation Program, suggested
that the Director should address a letter to the Assessor inquiring about the
effect which his present policies might have on the tax statiis of buildings
designated as landmarks. The Director indicated that he would prepare such a
letter.

At this point in the proceedings, Commissioners Brinton and Elliott
arrived and assumed their chairs.

REVIEW OF LATE DEPARTMENTAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SUBMITTALS

Samuel Jung, Planner IV, described three projects which had been sub-
mitted by the Chief Administrative Officer, the Recreation and Park Department,

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8uid the Department of Public Works, and recommended that each of the three projects
be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by
Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the projects be approved as in
conformity with the Master Plan and that general priority ratings be assigned as
recommended by the staff of the Department of City Planning in the memorandum
dated February 3, 1969.

R69.2 Beaver Street between Castro Street and 15th Street: Cheage

official sidewalk widths from 10 feet to 6 feet.

Mr. Jung reported on this matter as follows:

"Beaver Street west of Castro Street to 15th Street has a 20-foot
wide roadway and two 10-foot wide sidewalks. It is predominantly
built up with two-family dwellings and is in the R-2 zone except
where it Joins Castro Jtreet, where it is in the R-3 zone. About
two-thirds of the street is in the Buena Vista Heights FACE area;
the remainder is in the proposed Duboce Triangle FACE area. Beaver
Street is strictly a local service street and does not serve through
traffic.

It is proposed to widen the roadway from 20 to 28 feet by
narrowing the sidewalks on both sides of the street from 10
to 6 feet. Cars now park on the sidewalks, breaking the paving
and leaving patches of oil. With the widened roadway cars will
be able to park legally at the curb, leaving room for moving
vehicles to get through.

Federal funds of $23,600 will be available for the portion of
the work in the Buena Vista FACE area, and, if federal approval
is received for the Duboce Triangle FACE area, $10,lliO for that
portion. Undergrounding of utilities is included.

Residents of Beaver Street attending meetings on the FACE program
have requested the work."

President Fleishhacker asked if any residents of the subject neighbor-
hood had indicated opposition to the proposed project. The Director replied in
the negative, indicating that the staff of the Department of City Planning had
undertaken a thorough review of the proposed project. He then recommended that
the project be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan.

After further discussion, it v:as moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the Director be authorized
to report that the change in official sidewalk widths on Beaver Street between

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Castro Street and 15th Street from 10 to 6 feet is in conformity with the Master
Plan.

2:30 P,M.

CU69.6 222U Sacramento Street, north line, 68. T5 feet east of Buchanan
Street. Request for use of existing single family dwelling as
offices and meetings rooms for Esalen Institute, in a R-U District.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to land
use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He indicated that the
applicant proposed to use the existing single family dwelling on the site as
offices, meeting rooms, and staff living quarters for the Esalen Institute. The
applicant had proposed to provide six off-street parking spaces on the site.
While the City Planning Code had no specific parking standards for the type of
use proposed, the Planning Commission could require whatever number of parking
spaces appeared to be appropriate. Given the types of activities proposed for
the building, it appeared to the staff of the Department of City Planning that the
number of parking spaces proposed by the applicant would fiilfill the intent and
purposes of the City Planning Code.

Michael Murphy, President of the Esalen Institute, stated that the
subject building would be used primarily for meetings and other scholarly types
of uses. These meetings would not attract overflow crowds; and strict limitations
would be placed on the number of people who would be allowed to participate in the
meetings. Most of the meetings which are held are by nature similar to demonstra-
tions; and individuals attending the meetings would, by and large, be professionals,
The building would also be used as the administrative headquarters of the Esalen
Institute since offices in San Francisco would be more accessible than those
which are presently maintained in Big Sur.

George D. Leonard, Vice President of the Esalen Institute and West
Coast Managing Editor for Look Magazine, remarked that he had had a unique
opportunity to observe various aspects of American life during the past fifteen
years. As a result, he had concluded that people have a need for better education
and for better communication Vrith each other. In this regard, he advised the
Commission that the Esalen Institute had been referred to as the most important
educational institution in the world; and, by providing an opportunity for people
with diverse disciplines to come together, it enhances their ability to communicate.

Commissioner Nevmian asked for a more specific description of the kind
of activities conducted by the Esalen Institute. Mr. Leonard replied that the
meetings held at the Eslen Institute are similar to seminars, involving discussions
of religion and the behaviorial sciences.

Phil Adams, owner of the subject property, advised the Commission that
his home is one of a row of five overwhelmingly large houses located on Sacramento
Street; and it is the only one of the houses which had survived strictly as a

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single family dwelling. Because of the high taxes on the property, he had put it
up for sale approximately one year ago; and, since that time, most of the offers
for purchase had come from builders who proposed to demolish the building and to
construct a new apartment building similar to the one now located across the
street. He had discussed the matter with his neighbors; and they had decided
that it would be preferable if the existing house with its spacious side yards
could remain instead of being replaced by an apartment building which might cover
the entire site. Although he respected the Esalen Institute, he indicated that he
was not prepared to speak in its behalf; nevertheless, it seemed to him that some
zoning concessions should be made to preserve old buildings such as the one pres-
ently being considered. He remarked that there are few people left who would be
interested in buying such large homes for single family residential purposes; and
he felt that it would be desirable if such buildings could be used for organiza-
tions such as the Esalen Institute. In conclusion, he noted that several older
homes are already being used successfully as headquarters for organizations such
as the California Historical Society.

The Secretary read a letter from Mrs. Arthur Bloomfield, 2229 Webster
Street, urging that the subject applicaiiion be approved. Use of the subject
property by the Esalen Institute would serve to preserve an old and distinguished
San FraJicisco home; and she did not believe that use would be any more detrimental
to the residential character of the subject neighborhood than is use of a similar
building at Jackson and Laguna Streets by the California Historical Society. Since
most of the meetings held by the Institute would occur in the evening, she felt
that the Institute would not add to parking congestion in the area; and the
presence of more people coming in and out at night would tend to make the area a
little more safe.

W. H. Gilmartin, President of the Pacific Heights Neighborhood Council,
stated that his organization had held a meeting to discuss the subject application.
As a result, they had decided that they were opposed to the subject application
principally because of the non-residential character of the use proposed and be-
cause that use would contribute to traffic congestion and parking problems in the
neighborhood. He noted that the private alley, from which four of the off-street
parking spaces would be provided, is extremely narrow and unlit at night. Under
the circumstances , he doubted that those parking spaces would be used by people
visiting the Esalen Institute; and he believed that the visitors would join others
in blocking driveways or in parking at the corners .

A resident of 22Ul Sacramento Street emphasized that parking is a
serious problem in the subject neighborhood; and she indicated that she opens her
garage door at least once a day to find that another car is blocking her driveway.

Mr. Hugh Keenan, 2201 Sacramento Street, stated that his building has
four garage entrances from the street, all of which are partially blocked very
often. He noted that the subject building has only tv;o parking spaces accessible
from Sacramento Street; and even if visitors to the institute were able to find
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those spaces would already have "been occupied by staff members. Under the cir-
cumstances , he wondered whether thirty individuals who might visit the institute
on any given evening wovild find places to park.

Robert Moonan, 2215 Sacramento Street, confirmed that it is very
difficult to find on-street parking spaces in the subject neighborhood.

Another resident of the building located at 22iil Sacramento Street
concurred with the comments made by other members of the audience with regard to
parking congestion in the subject neighborhood. She also indicated that she had
been involved in work similar to that of the Esalen Institute's; and, as a result,
she knew how qxiickly such operations couM grow. Especially in view of the possi-
bility that the size of the operation might increase significantly, she doubted
that the use would be an asset in the subject residential neji^ghborhood.

Rudolph Marogg, 22^5 Sacramento Street also commented on parking con-
gestion in the subject neighborhood. He noted that a new apartment building with
128 units had recently been constructed in the neighborhood; and he remarked that
many of those apartments are occupied by individuals or couples who have two or
more automobiles. When he had purchased his property, no garage space was available;
however, because of the unavailability of on-street parking spaces in the area, he
had constructed two new parking spaces on his property. He understood that all new
buildings being constructed must provide one parking space for eveiy residential
unit which they contain; and he did not feel that a tax exempt organization, such
as the Esalen Institute, should also be exempted from the provisions of the zoning
ordinance,

Lou Copply, resident of the subject neighborhood, objected to the subject
application since it would add to the proliferation of institutional organizations
in the subject neighborhood and to parking congestion in the area. He also remarked
that meetings of the sort which are conducted by the Esalen Institute can become
very noisy and violent since that is a part of the therapy offered; and he felt
that such incidents might be very disturbing in a residential neighborhood. As
Mr. Adams had indicated, taxes are quite high in the subject neighborhood; and he
did not feel that it would be fair for the Esalen Institute, a tax exempt organiza-
tion, to discomfort residential property owners who are continuing to contribute
to the tax rolls. In interviewing prospective tenants in the past, he had been
able to advise them that while the neighborhood is not an easy one in which to find
a parking space, it is quiet; however, if noise were to be brought to the neighbor-
hood by the proposed use, his prospective tenants would probably be driven away.

Commissioner Elliott asked Ilr. Copply to elaborate on the type of noise
which might be generated by the proposed facility. Mr. Copply replied that the
noise could consist of a yell, a scream, or any other kind of vocalization; and,
depending on the patient being treated, the sounds might be made by one or more
people.

Peter Bercut, owner of the apartment building located at 2200 Sacramento
Street, objected to the subject application on the basis of parking. He stated

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that he had been required to provide one parking space for each of the 120 apart-
ment units in his building; and he felt that the Esalen Institute, also, should
be required to provide adequate parking spaces to meet the parking demand which
it would generate.

A lady in the audience represented her parents who own property
immediately adjacent to the subject site. She stated that her parents were
opposed to the subject application because the proposed use would add to parking
problems in the subject neighborhood.

Victor S. Reda, 2271 Clay Street, remarked that the private alley on
the north side of the subject property would be owned only in part by the
applicants; and he felt that public use of the narrow alley for access to parking
spaces at the rear of the building would be ill-advi3ud»

Commissioner Porter asked if the property owned by Mr. Reda on Clay
Street is zoned R-2, Mr. Reda replied in the affirmative.

The Secretary summarized and submitted letters which had been received
from Paul and Ursella Skirb, 22li0 Buchanan Street, Mary C. Cornell, 2209 Clay
Street, and Robert Guggenheim, 1239 Noregia Street, in opposition to the subject
application. Each of the writers indicated that they objected to the introduction
of a non-residential use into a residential neighborhood and remarked that the
proposed use would add to the serious parking congestion problem already being
faced by the neighborhood.

Mr. Steele recommended that the subject application be disapproved. He
stated that the applicant had failed to demonstrate a need for such a facility in
the subject neighborhood, thus failing to meet one of the requirements for a con-
ditional use authorization. He also remarked that there would appear to be many
areas in the city where the proposed use could be carried on without detrimental
effect upon the adjacent neighborhood. He believed that the proposed facility
would result in considerable inconvenience to the residents of the subject neighbor-
hood, particularly as a result of the vehicular traffic which would be generated
by the institute. While the parking proposed would accommodate the letter of the
City Planning Code, he doubted that it would be sufficient for the activities
which would be generated by the institute; and the six parking spaces which were
to be located in the rear of the property would be difficult to reach because of
the narrowness of the private driveway easement from which those spaces would
have to be approached. Furthermore, because the subject neighborhood is already
greatly concerned about the impact of the Pacific Medical Center, he felt that it
would not be desirable to increase the institutional uses in the neighborhood.
Therefore, he recommended adoption of a draft resolution of disapproval which he
had prepared for consideration by the Commission.

Commissioner Brinton suggested that the applicants might consider the
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to construct a new building on the site which would be especially tailored for the
office space and parking space requirements of the Esalen Institute.

Mr. Murphy, commenting on the points raised by some of the other
speakers, stated that he could offer the Commission an absolute promise that no
disturbing noises would be created by the Esalen Institute; noise would interfere
with the program of the institute and would also place the institute on unfriendly
terms with its neighbors. With regard to the question of future expansion, he
informed the Commission that a decision had already been made that the institute
should not grow beyond a certain definite size. In conclusion, he stated that he
had not been of the opinion that the institute would significantly contribute to
traffic congestion in the area; and, for that reason, he had been impressed by the
intensity of feeling expressed by individuals speaking in opposition to the
application.

Commissioner Porter asked if it were true that the subject property
would be removed from the tax rolls if the conditional use application were
approved. I-Ir. Murphy replied in the negative. He indicated that the property
would be purchased by a friend of the Institute who would make it available to the
Institute on a rental basis.

Mr. Adams felt that the audience's extended discussion of parking
problems in the neighborhood had been a pure waste of time since every available
curb space has been continually filled by parked automobiles since 19^8. Given
those circumstances, he believed that no proposed use of the subject property
could maJce the problem worse. Furthermore, if the subject application were not
approved, the site would probably be developed with an apartment building contain-
ing as many as 25 dwelling units which would certainly generate more automobile
traffic than the Esalen Institute.

Charles Chess, a realtor, agreed with Mr. Adams that the Esalen
Institute, while not being able to solve the neighborhood's parking problems,
would certainly not add significantly to present congestion; in fact, if the
application were approved, the Esalen Institute would add four parking spaces at
the rear of the property which do not presently exist. V/hile some speakers had
objected to use of the private alley for access to the proposed parking spaces,
he believed that the easements creating the alley had been made for the good of
the neighborhood and not for the benefit of any particular individual or group.
If the building presently occupying the site were to be demolished and replaced
by a high-rise apartment building, a greater burden would be placed on both moving
and stationary traffic in the area than if the existing building were to remain
and be used by the Esalen Institute.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Newman and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be adopted
as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 633^ and that the subject application
be disapproved.

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CU69.9 Lebanon Presbyterian Church, 1021 Sanchez Street, east
line, south of 23rd Street

Mr. Steeie referred to land use and zoning maps to describe the subject
property. He stated that the applicants had requested permission to use Sunday
School classroom space in the subject building on weekdays for a parent-cooperative
nursery school which would be operated weekday mornings from 9 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
for no more than 2U children per day. The classes would be handled by one
teacher and five assisting mothers.

Donna Andrews, President of the Noe Valley Kursery School, advised the
Commission that there is a great need for the type of facility proposed in the
subject neighborhood; and she felt that that need had been demonstrated by the
response of the neighborhood to the proposal.

President Fleishhacker asked about the ages of the children who would
be attending classes in the building. Miss Andrews replied that the ages of the
children would range from 2-1/2 years to 5 years.

Linda Alperstein, Community Liaison Officer for the Noe Valley Nursery
school, informed the Commission that hS families had indicated an interest in
participating in the cooperative school.

No one was present to speak in opposition to the subject application.

Mr. Steele believed that use of the subject property for a nursery
school would provide a benefit to parents from the surrounding neighborhood; and,
given the small size of the daytime dlasses proposed, he felt that the use would
be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. Therefore, he
recommended approval of the application subject to a condition specifying that
the nursery school classes should have an attendance of not more than 2k childjcen
at any one tiiie anrT that the classes should' be held onjy between the hours of
9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. He submitted a draft resolution for consideration by the
Commission and recommended its adoption.

Miss Andrews stated that she had no objection to the conditions con-
tained in the draft resolution.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded
by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be
adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6335 and that the application
be approved subject to the condition contained in the draft resolution.

CU69.8 998 Egbert Avenue, block bounded by Egbert and Donner Avenues,
and Fitch and Earl Streets.

Request for planned lonit development authorization for
automobile storage and wrecking yard in an M-1 District.

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Mr. Steele referred to land use and zoning maps to describe the subject
property. He stated that the Planning Code does not permit open storage of motor
vehicles not in operable condition in an M-1 District, However, the Planning Code
does not set definite limits on the uses which may be permitted by conditional
use in any C or M District where the property is qualified for consideration as
a planned unit development. He remarked that the subject property qualifies for
such consideration because it is bounded on all sides by public streets ;, and, as a
result, the existing storage yard had been authorized as a planned unit develop-
ment for open storage of inoperable vehicles by the City Planning Commission on
January 12, I96U. That authorization expired on January 2, 1969; and, therefore,
the subject application had been filed requesting an extension of the planned
unit development authorization for the automobile wrecking yard.

Graham Brown, General Manager of the Tow-car Association, emphasized
that his firm has provided a public service by removing abandoned automobiles
from city streets. Prior to the establishment of the subject lot, many smaller
and scattered locations had had to be used by the Police Department for the
storage of abandoned vehicles; however, when authorization was obtained for the
subject lot, twelve smaller storage yards had been eliminated. He informed the
Commission that a 12-foot high steel fence had been erected around the subject
site; and the operators of the lot had partially improved the access street to
the property at their own expense. Furthermore, previous conditions established
by the Commission authorizing the planned unit development had required the
planting of trees along the vrest side of the property; and those trees had been
installed.

Commissioner Brinton asked about the ultimate destination of the cars
on the lot. Mr. Brown replied that ten or twelve percent of the cars are
eventually reclaimed. The rest of the cars are stripped and eventually sent to
a steel plant for processing. Occasionally, vehicles from the lot are sold at
an auction.

Commissioner Brinton asked how long automobiles are usually held on the
lot before being dismantled. Mr. Brown replied that the time varies depending on
the requirements of the Police Department and of the Department of Motor Vehicles;
however, most vehicles are held for approximately U5 or 60 days.

Commissioner Brinton stated that he was generally opposed to any
prolifiration of junk yards within the city limits since it was his opinion that
the land involved could be used for better purposes.

Mr. Brown remarked that most of the land around the subject property is
presently vacant.

The Director stated that the subject property had been recommended for
industrial use in the South Bayshore Plan.

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RL-uel Brady, representing the Joint Housing Committee and the Hunters
Point Bayview Coordinating Council, stated that both of the organizations which
he represented had adopted resolutions opposing the subject application. He
noted that millions of dollars had been spent to construct Candlestick Park; and
he felt that it was a poor advertisement for the city to have patrons of
Candlestick Park looking out at Junk yards. It seemed to him that the city should
take a serious look at the subject neighborhood which has been referred to as a
ghetto; and he felt that it was obvious that the problems of the neighborhood
would not be solved if the City Planning Commission were to continue to approve
applications for junk yards in the area,

llr, Steele stated that continued lise of the subject property as an
automobile storage yard for a limited time would appear to be appropriate in view
of the South Bayshore Plan; however, he felt that it should be noted that the
requested authorization wcvild not include disassembly, dismantling. Junking, or
wrecking of the automobiles stored on the lot. He recommended adoption of a
draft resolution of approval containing seven conditions; and, after svmmiarizing
and commenting upon the conditions, he recommended adoption of the draft resolu-
tion.

The Director noted that a plan had been prepared by the staff of the
Department of City Planning for the South Bayshore area; however, implementation
of the plan had been postponed pending printing of the report and further dis-
cussion of the plan proposals in the neighborhood. Yet, during the past six
months, an increasing number of requests for use changes had been fiied with the
Commission. Under the circumstances, he felt that the Commission, working with
residents of the neighborhood, should initiate rezoning of the entire South
Bayshore area in a manner consistent with the South Bayshore plan. He also
suggested that the Commission should begin to designate renewal areas within the
over-all project area so that the general objectives of the plan would begin to
be implemented.

Mr. Brady, noting that the Board of Supervisors had approved designa-
tion of the Hunters Point-Bay View district as a Model Cities area, suggested
that the Department of City Planning should work with the Model Cities staff to
encourage implementation of the South Bayshore district plan.

Commissioner Porter asked if the conditional use proposal presently
being considered by the Commission would be in basic conformity with the South
Bayshore plan. The Director replied in the affirmative.

Commissioner Brinton, noting that condition number two of the draft
resolution would limit the requested planned unit development authorization to
a period of three years, asked if there were any possibility that the proposed
use might interfere with the sudden realization of more desirable uses of the
land as recommended by the South Bayshore plan. The Director replied that he
was doubtful that circiimstances in the area would chaiige that rapidly; however,
if the Commission wished to approve the subject application for only a two-year
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Mr. Brown indicated that the Tow-car Association uses adjacent
property for the dismantling of automobiles; and he assured the Commission
that no dismantling or wrecking of automobiles would be \indertaken on the
subject lot.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter and
seconded by Commissioner Wight that the draft resolution be adopted and that
the application be approved.

Commissioner Brinton moved that the second condition of the draft
resolution be amended to specify that the authorization should be limited to
a two-year period instead of a three-year period. This motion failed for a
want of a second.

When the question was called on the main motion, the Commission
voted five to one to adopt Resolution Ko. 6336 and to approve the application
subject to the conditions contained in the draft resolution. Commissioners
Elliott, Fleishhacker, Newman, Porter, and Wight voted "aye"; Commissioner
Brinton voted "no".

At this point in the proceedings Commissioner Brinton absented him-
self from the meeting room.

CU69.IO Block bounded by Underwood and Wallace Avenues, and
Hawes and Griffith Streets.
Request for truck terminal facility in an M-1 District,

Mr. Steele referred to land use and zoning maps to describe the
subject property, noting that the applicant's proposal had been discussed in
considerable detail when the vacation of VanDyke Avenue between Hawes and
Griffith Streets was considered by the Commission on September 26, 1968.

James R. Hagaji, Assistant General Attorney for Consolidated Freightways,
indicated that he had been advised that the staff of the Department of City
Planning was prepared to recommend approval of the applications subject to
certain conditions, one of which lias to specify that access to the terminal
by commercial vehicles should be from Third Street, Carol Avenue to Engle Street
and VanDyke Avenue until a more appropriate access to the freeway system is
provided. He indicated that his firm would object to such a condition. He
stated that the applicants had worked closely with Mayor Alioto and other city
departments to plan and coordinate the proposed project; and at no time had they
ever been advised that they would not be allowed to have access to the site
directly along VanDyke Avenue which is and will continue to be the main traffic
artery serving the area. A great deal of money would have to be spent to construct
the proposed facility which would provide training and job opportunities for
residents of the Hunters Point neighborhood; yet, while his firm was more than
willing to assume its share of social responsibilities, it also wished to make

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a profit for its shareholders. If trucks coming to the terminal were required
to travel a circuituous route, the cost of operating the proposed facility would
eventually be increased a great de&l.

President Fleishhacker asked if all of the trucks used in the terminal
were to come from the direction of downtown San Francisco. Mr. Hagan replied in
the negative, indicating that trucks would arrive both from the north aind the
south.

President Fleishhacker asked what guarantee could be given that the
proposed employee training program would continue indefinitely. Mr. Hagan replied
that his firm did not intend to continue the program indefinitely. The program
would probably last only three or four years, or until such time as a sufficient
number of people had been trained to provide a permanent staff for the facility.
After that point, some training would have to take place of offset any attrition
of the staff selected. However, the special training program would no longer be
continued.

Mr. Reuel Brady, representing the Hunters Point-Bay View coordinating
Council and the Joint Housing Committee, advised the Commission that both of the
organizations which he represented had adopted a resolution in opposition to the
subject application. Both organizations recognized the need f&i* more employment
opportunities in the subject neighborhood; however, xinder present circumstances,
traffic congestion seemed to be a more serious problem in the neighborhood than
lack of employment. If the Hunters Point Freeway were already constructed and
in operation, no objection would have been raised to the proposed \ise of the sut)-
ject site; however, since the freeway has not been constructed, and since trucks
traveling to the proposed terminal would have to use Third Street and other public
streets in the neighborhood for access piurposes, it was hoped that the subject
application would be disapproved.

Mr. Steele recommended that the application be approved subject to
five conditions. After summarizing the conditions, he recommended adoption of
a draft resolution which he had prepared for consideration by the Commission.

Mr, Hagan stated that his firm had not anticipated that landscaping of
the site would be required as provided in Condition No. 5 of the Draft Resolution;
however, he believed that they had reached agreement with the staff of the
Department of City Planning on that issue. Therefore, the only condition to
which his firm had some objection was Condition No. 2 which specified that a
particular route should be followed by trucks seeking access to the terminal.
He stated that his firm had not previously been advised of that requirement;
and, if trucks were to follow the route proposed, access to the terminal would
be made more difficult. If the proposed terminal were to be located in a
different zoning district, such a condition could not be established by the
Commission; and, since people employed by the terminal would have to drive
farther to work, traffic congestion would be increased. He emphasized that his
firm was not trying to tak;e anything from the city; rather, it was trying to

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bring benefit to the commimity by providing employment for a disadvantaged area.
He noted that Mr. Brady, who had spoken in opposition to the application during
the present meeting, had previously endorsed the project; however, if the truck
terminal was really not wanted by residents of the neighborhood, his firm would
not wish to proceed with the proposed project.

John Tolan, Mayor Alioto's Deputy for Development, thanked the staff
of the Department of City Planning for the work which they had done thus far in
developing standards for the proposed facility; however, even though agreement
may not have been reached on all aspects of the project, he felt that the
Commission would agree that it is necessary at some point to be "piecemeal"
and to get down to "brass tacks". Consolidated Freightways would train female
employees in accounting in addition to the training which they would give to
the truck drivers; and he believed that the community would benefit substantially
from that training program. If residents of the subject neighborhood had not
been as much involved in the planning for the proposed project as they might
have desired, he assured them that both the South Bayshore plan and the Model
Cities program would require citizen participation in the planning for all future
developments in the area.

Mr, Brady agreed that the training program proposed by the applicants
would be desirable; however, he believed that the truck traffic \/hich would be
generated by the proposed facility would only bring more problems to a neighbor-
hood which already suffers from traffic problems, especially on days when ball
games are held at Candlestick Park.

The Director assured Mr. Hagan that it had never been his staff's desire
or practice to propose new conditions at the last minute; however:, his staff had
only just been advised of the neighborhood's concern about traffic problems in
the area. Since he had not yet had an opportunity to discuss this matter to any
extent vrith the applicants, he suggested that the application might be taken
under advisement for one or two weeks to allow for further discussions between
the staff, the applicants, and the neighborhood with regard to the access route
which would be used by trucks traveling to the proposed facility.

Mr. Hagan replied that the postponement would be acceptable; however,
he hoped the delay woiild not hinder the construction schedule for the proposed
facility which had set the end of June as the target for opening of the truck
terminal.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the subject application be
taken londer advisement until the meeting of February 13, 1969, at 2:15 P.M.

ZT69.I Public hearing on proposed amendment of Section 223
of the City Planning Code, and other sections as
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conditional use in C-2, C-3-S, and CI! districts
and as a principal vise in M-1 and M-2 districts.

President Fleishhacker observed that few people were present to
discuss this application whereas many people were present to discuss the next
item on the Commission's agenda. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner
Newman, seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that hearing of
the subject matter be postponed until the Commission's meeting on March 6, 1969,
at 3:00 P.M.

ZT69.2 Public hearing on proposed amendment of Section 225

of the City Planning Code, and other sections as

appropriate, to permit junk yards as conditional
uses in M-1 and M-2 districts.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, reported on
this matter as follows :

"The question of proper location and controls for all junk

yards (or "salvage" operations) is of coixrse much broader

than that of auto wrecking yards. However, the matter of

auto wrecking is pressing at the present time becavise of

the imminent relocation of numerous wrecking yards from the

Butchertown area. Consideration of auto wrecking yards ' ' , :■

separately from junk yards in general is also justified on

other grotmds. Tlie broader question involves numerous

salvage operations related to industries located on the same

site, and therefore poses special problems not present in the

case of auto wrecking yards. In addition, traffic problems

not present in the case of auto wrecking yards. In addition,

traffic and other considerations appear to differ somewhat

between the two categories. While the amendments proposed

at this time relate solely to auto wrecking yards, the

broader question of junk yards will be studied by the staff,

and recommendations t ooncerning proper Planning Code treatment

will be made to the Commission at a later time.

Automobile wrecking yards have in the past been the cause of
complaints and dissatisfaction among certain segments of the
public, and the Commission has had occasion to deal with this
problem on various occasions, but never in the form of a
comprehensive Code amendment. Clearly this type of use
requires special consideration and treatment because of the
strong possibility of adverse effects on nearby areas. It
is important that the Commission be authorized to impose con-
ditions on approval of this use to assure compatibility with
the surrounding area. The staff feels that if strict controls
can be imposed, auto wrecking yards may in certain instances
be permitted in M-1 as well as 11-2 zoning districts.

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The proposed amendment therefore would allow automobile
wrecking yards as a conditional lise in M-1 and M-2 districts.
Approval would be limited to a maximum period of five years ,
but renewal could be possible through a new conditional use
application (a public hearing on such renewal would not be
required if the Zoning Administrator found that the circum-
stances had not changed) , In the case of an auto wrecking
operation which is completely enclosed within a building,
there would be no such time 3j.mit on approval of the use.
(Under existing Code provisions, auto wrecking yards are
allowed as principal uses, but only in M-2 zoning districts;
completely enclosed operations are also allovied as principal
uses in M-1 districts.) Existing auto wrecking yards would
be allowed to continue at the same location without being
immediately subject to any controls; however they would be
required to apply for conditional use status in order to
continue beyond a five year period.

The amendment would reqiiire a sufficiently l8,rge site so
that the likelihood of using street areas for storage of
inoperable vehicles would be minimized, and would also
require that a clear separation be provided between the
wrecking yard and adjacent properties and street areas.
Both of these requirements are included as a response to
some of the special problems created by auto wrecking yards.

In addition to the proposed amendment itself, the staff
will submit for the Commission's consideration a policy
statement containing guidelines for review of individual
conditional use applications. This would be considered
and acted on by the Commission separately from the
amendment. The policy statement would set forth the
special factors and conditions to be considered in each
case (which would of course be in addition to the general
conditions applying to any conditional use). Among the
matters to be included in the policy statement are
enclosure and fencing, and the height of open storage.
By using this separate set of guidelines, two advantages
will be realized: The amendment itself can be greatly
shortened, and a high degree of flexibility for future change
can be provided, since the Commission itself could revise the
guidelines whereas an ordinance change requires action by the
Board of Supervisors."

Alan B. Axelrod, Attorney for the San Francisco Auto Dismantlers,
advised the Commission that the organization for whom he spoke represented thirty
of the forty-two automobile wreckers presently doing business in San Francisco.
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proposed planning code amendments presently laeing considered by the Commission;
and they had agreed that adoption of the proposed amendments would put them out
of business. Many of his clients realized that they would have to relocate their
businesses because of redevelopment projects which have been approved for the
Hunters Point and Butchertown areas; and all of the automobile wreckers recognized
that they would eventually have to improve the appearance of their operations.
However, circumstances have not yet been suitable for or conducive to such a change.

Mr. Axelrod emphasized that his clients perform a significant public
service. As many as 6,800,000 automobiles and trucks are abandoned in the United
States every year; and, if those vehicles were not removed by automobile wreckers,
the; cities would face a terrible problem. He informed the Commission that his
clients have estimated that they pay the citizens of San Francisco possibly
$1,000,000 each year for old automobiles. Furthermore, the automobile wreckers
provide jobs for many people and sell automobile parts to people who cannot afford
to teike their vehicles to garages for repair.

President Brinton assured Mr. Axelrod that the City Planning Commission
had no intention of rvtfinj the automobile wreckers "out of business". The only
matter being considered by the Commission ims the question of how the City Planning
Code might be amended to exert better control over automobile wrecking yard opera*.
tions,

Mr. Axelrod informed the Commission that most of his clients presently
pay only 1 or 1-1/2 cents per square foot for the properties which they rent; and
he indicated that the automobile wreckers would have to invest a great deal more
money if they were to be required to conduct their activities within closed
buildings. Under the circvunstances , his clients particularly objected to the
wording of proposed Section 225 (q) which would provide that complete enclosure
within a building might be required for any automobile wrecking yard approved by
the Commission and that all such applications approved would be valid for a period
not to exceed five years. If an automobile dismantler were to purchase 30,000 or
1+0,000 square feet of land euid to pay for the cost of construction of a building
on his property, he would not wish to be faced with the prospect of having his
permit for automobile wrecking activities revoked at the end of a five-year period,

John Bledson stated that he had worked in the Hunters Point and
Butchertown areas for fifteen years; and, while he had been pleased to see
proposals made which would provide better facilities and better living conditions
for residents of the area, he also felt that some consideration should be given
to the interests of automobile disraantlers vrho are poor people, also. Even though
he had physical limitations, and although he would not be able to qualify for
other Jobs, he had been able to earn a living as an automobile dismantler and had
maintained himself independently without requiring funds from the City. However,
if the proposed amendments were adopted, he believed that he might be ruined
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President Fleishhacker stated that the City Planning Commission's
primary concern is to increase the number of jobs available in San Francisco and
not to take jobs away; however, the issue presently being considered by the City
Planning Commission did not involve the availability of jobs but the improvement
of the appearance of automobile wrecking yards.

Both Mr. Jacobs and I4r. Steele siimmarized the proposed amendments which
are presently before the Commission for consideration.

Commissioner Wight asked when the initial five-year authorization for
wrecking yards presently in existence would commence. Mr. Steele replied that the
initial five-year period would commence on the effective date of the proposed
ordinance.

President Fleishhacker asked if he were correct in his iinderstanding
that existing wrecking yards would not be affected by the proposed ordinance for
at least five years. The Director replied in the affirmative.

Mr. Axelrod stated that he knew of no vrrecking yard in the County or in
the State which has been housed within a building; and he doubted that such a
project could be undertaken economically, especially for only a five-year period.
He noted that even open automobile wrecking yards require a great deal of capital
since at least U0,000 square feet of land is needed for such a yard and since
fencing of such a yard would cost $15,000 or $20,000. Thus, if permits for open
automobile wrecking uses were to be canceled after five years, this would be
catastrophic for the operators of the lot. In any case, most of the automobile
dismantlers present in the audience would not even have the benefit of a five-year
extension of their present yards since they would be forced to relocate almost
immediately to make way for the Butchertown redevelopment project area. Neverthe-
less, he thought that many of the people in the audience could offer practical
suggestions as to how the appearance of automobile wrecking yards might be improved
if they were given an opportunity to discuss the issue with the staff of the
Depsirtment of City Planning.

President Fleishhacker asked if Mr. Axelrod agreed that something
should be done to improve the appearance of automobile wrecking yards. Mr,
Axelrod replied in the affirmative; however, until such time as the properties
occupied by the automobiles are provided with water, utilities, paved streets,
police protection, and other public services, he thought that it would be extremely
difficvilt to improve the appearance of the lots.

Frank Rocco advised the Commission that he and other members of his
industry prefer to be referred to as "dismantlers" instead of "wreckers". He
believed that automobile dismantlers could not survive unless they are allowed
to operate in open yards; and, therefore, he felt that the legislation being con-
sidered by the Commission would destroy the businesses of many dismantlers.

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Daniil Bullock advised the Commission that he presently pays $175 a
month for his lot; and, in spite o'f the cost, the street in front of the property
is presently covered by tvo feet of water. If streets in the industrial districts
could be paved, the situation would be made a lot easier for automobile dismantlers.
Insofar as the proposed legislation would allow automobile wrecking yards to be
located in II-l districts, he thoiight that it was good; however, he saw no reason
why any condition whatsoever should be attached to automobile wrecking yards
located in M-2 districts. He noted that only a few sites are available in M-2
districts for automobile wrecking yards; and, for that reason, he felt that it is
extremely important that such uses should be allowed in the Il-l district. If
automobile dismantlers were able to acquire better sites , he felt that they would
be able to police themselves better; and the Public Health Department, Police
Department, and the Fire Department would no longer have so much trouble with such
operations. He indicated that he would be very enthused about having his own
wrecking yard located in a building in an Il-l district; but it was apparent that
such expenditures would not be warranted if there were a possibility that the
Commission could revoke its authorization for the use at the end of a five-year
period.

Jack Dorsey, operator of Automobiles Unlimited, advised the Commission
that he represented 25 automobile dismantlers who were being faced with the problem
of imminent relocation as well as with nroblems which were posed by the legislation
presently being considered by the City Planning Commission. To his knowledge, the
staff of the Department of City Planning had not yet consulted any members of the
Automobile Dismantling Industry to discuss the proposed legislation; and he felt
that a great deal could be achieved if an opportunity were offered for such dis-
cussion.

James Loud stated that he and other automobile dismantlers wished to
remain in their present location, especially since there appeared to be no other
place to which they could move in San Francisco.

George Ollander objected to the five-year limitation which was to be
placed on automobile wrecking yards if the proposed legislation were adopted; and
he advised the Commission that the situation was com.plicated by the fact that 90^
of the automobile wreckers operate on thirty-day leases. Thus, being faced both
by thirty-day leases and by a five-year limitation imposed by the City Planning
Commission, it was obvious that no one in their right mind would spend money for
improvements which might be lost at any time. In order to encourage improvement
in the appearance of automobile wrecking yards, he felt that the Commission should
offer the dismantlers a real incentive and avoid placing a five-year limitation on
the existence of such uses.

One of the previous speakers informed the Commission that he had
suffered a great deal of financial loss because of fire; and he siiggested that it
would be of great benefit to businesses located in such areas if water could be
made available to aid the Fire Department in fighting fires.

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Salvador Garza stated that he, also, had been forced out of business
for a six-month period because of fire; and he agreed that the automobile wreckers
could do a much better job if public utilities such as water and electricity were
made available to them. In summary, he felt that it was time for somebody to help
the "working poor" .

President Fleishhacker asked if members of the automobile dismantling
industry co\ild agree on the selection of a small group of representatives to meet
with the staff of the Department of City Planning to discuss the proposed legisla-
tion. Mr. Axelrod replied that he was confident that three or four men could be
selected to get together with himself and the staff of the Department of City
Planning to try to resolve some of the problems which had been mentioned during
the course of the present hearing.

President Fleishhacker asked if anyone in the audience objected to being
represented by Mr. Axelrod and a representative group of three or four automobile
dismantlers. No one responded.

A member of the audience called attention to the fact that most of the
people present would be forced to relocate their businesses almost immediately by
the Redevelopment Agency. One gentleman indicated that he would not be affected
by the redevelopment project; however, he would have to relocate his business
whenever construction of the Hunters Point Freeway is begun.

Mrs. Andrew Gallager, representing the Southern Promotion Association,
stated that her organization had tried to encourage the Department of City Planning
to find a special area of the city where all of the automobile dismantlers might be
located. However, since that approach had not proven feasible, she felt that it is
extremely important that automobile dismantlers should be allowed to locate in I^-l
district-. She pointed out, however, that it would be extremely difficult for the
automobile dismantlers to find sufficient money to place their businesses within
buildings as recommended by the proposed legislation.

Earl Burl, representing Earl's Auto Dismantling, asked the Commission to
consider what would happen if all of the auto wreckers were forced out of business
and abandoned automobiles were to be left on the city streets.

Thomas Green, 200 Keith Street, stated that his rent had recently
increased three times so that he did not have sufficient capital to construct a
$7,000 fence around his lot let alone to consider constructing a binlding on the
site. In view of the income which he derived from the automobile dismantling
business, the most he could hope for would be to be able to buy a piece of property
of his own at some future date.

The Director stated that the staff of the Department of City Planning
would be pleased to meet with representatives of the automobile dismantling industry.
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already observed that the day may come when automobile wrecking will no longer "be a
permitted use within San Francisco. If the staff of the Department of City Planning
had held the same opinion, they would have said so; instead, the staff had prepared
legislation setting forth conditions under which such uses might be permitted to
remain within the city limits. lie emphasized that the City Planning Commission
was in no position to provide water or other public utilities to the district in
which automobile wreckers might locate; however, he felt that the Commission should
assume responsibility for establishing performance standards to be met by dis-
mantlers. Such standards would be necessary to assure that automobile wrecking
yards would not be incompatible with adjacent residents or industrial communities.
In conclusion, he advised the Commission that automobile dismantling activities
have been housed in buildings in Whittier and in Los Angeles; however, he noted
that the proposed legislation presently being considered by the Commission would
not establish such a requirement as a definite criteria.

Commissioner Porter, noting that some of the people who had spoken
diiring the present hearing had claimed that adoption of the proposed legislation
would put them out of business, suggested that the Commission should be fully
aware of the probable effects of the proposed ordinance before making a recommenda-
tion to the Board of Supervisors, If the matter were to be taken under advisement,
both the members of the Commission and the representatives of the automobile dis-
mantling industry could become more familiar \n.th the proposed legislation; and it
might be possible for the members of the industry to determine that they could
live vrith some of the conditions proposed by the staff of the Department of City
Planning,

President Fleishhacker stated that he would be interested in having
more information about the construction costs or rental costs of the indoor auto-
mobile wrecking yards in Los Angeles and Whittier,

Rich Bendell, Supervisory Investigator for the Department of Ilotor
Vehicles, advised the Commission that the automobile dismantlers in Whittier are
located in old orange crating plants; he indicated, however, that dismantling
activities as such do not take place within those buildings.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that fiirther consideration of this
matter be postponed until the meeting of April 3, 1969.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 P.M.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

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CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, February 13, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
February 13, 1969, at 2:15 P.M. at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker , Jr., President; James S. Kearney,

Vice President; Virgil L. Elliott, Mrs. Charles B. Porter,
and Walter W. Wight, members of the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: William M. Brinton and Walter S. Nevman.

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by Allan B.
Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director- Implementation;
Richard Gamble, Planner IV; Edward Michael, Planner III; and Lynn E. Pio, Secretary.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Elliott,
and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meeting of January 10, 1969, be
approved as submitted.

CURRENT MATTERS

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, advised the Commission that the
developers of the proposed Transamerica Building in response to a letter written by
President Fleishhacker, had called him to make an appointment to discuss their plans
for the building.

The Director informed the Commission that he will meet with representatives
of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood tomorrow.

The Director reported that the Recreation and Park Commission, meeting
today, will consider the recommendations of the City Planning Commission with respect
to the vacation of portions of Burnett Avenue.

The Director announced that a field trip will be scheduled at 1:00 P.M.
next Thursday, February 20, to visit sites which will be the subject of Zoning
applications to be considered on March 6.

The Director reported that the Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on
Monday, had postponed its decision on the proposed vacation of Clay, Buchanan and
Webster Streets until after the City Planning Commission has considered a conditional
use application which has been filed by the Pacific Medical Center. That application,
requesting modification of the Medical Center's Master Plan, will be considered on
March 6.

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CU69.10 Block bounded by Underwood and Wallace Avenues and Hawes and
Griffiths Streets.

Request for a truck terminal facility in an M-1 District.
(Under Advisement from meeting of February 6, 1969.)

The Director noted that the staff of the Department of City Planning had
recommended approval of this application subject to conditions during the Commission's
meeting on February 6, 1969; however, in view of the applicant's objection to one
of the conditions contained in the draft resolution specifing that a particular
route should be used for accesss to the truck terminal facility, the matter had been
taken under advisement by the Commission to allow for further discussion between
the applicant and the staff. He indicated that a meeting had been held on Monday,
February 10, with the applicants, the staff of the Department of City Planning, and
representatives of the community in attendance; and, following that meeting, he had
received a letter from James R. Hagan, Assistant Attorney for Consolidated Freight-
ways Corporation, confirming the "gentlemen's agreement" which had resulted from
that meeting. As indicated in Mr. Hagan' s letter, the points of agreement were as
follows:

"1. Consolidated will route its trucks from its freight
terminal to Third Street over Van Dyke Avenue to Ingalls
Street, thence to Carroll Avenue, thence to Third Street,
and return over the same route. Consolidated will continue
to do so until such time as the character and usage of
Van Dyke Avenue changes to commercial or arterial usage.
Whenever Van Dyke Avenue becomes subject to heavy usage,
especially usage by trucks, Consolidated may use Van
Dyke Avenue for access to and from its freight terminal.

2. The Planning Department will not ask for a condition
to the approval of Consolidated' s conditional use permit
that Consolidated' s vehicles follow the above described
route. However, if the character and usage of Van Dyke
Avenue change to commercial or arterial usage, and should
truck traffic on Van Dyke Avenue be objectionable, then,
or at any other time, the City may consider posting Van
Dyke Avenue prohibiting its use through the residential
area to all trucks, not just to Consolidated' s trucks.

3. The community agrees with this resolution of the
matter and will advise the Planning Department when and
if it desires to have Van Dyke Avenue posted against use
by trucks."

In accordance with that agreement, the Director recommended adoption of
a revised draft resolution of approval which would omit the condition specifing that
a particular route should be followed by commercial vehicles seeking access to the
truck terminal.

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Mr. Hagan informed the Commission that his firm would offer their
training program on a continuing basis with a varying number of participants.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Wight, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6337 be adopted
and that the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the
draft resolution as revised.

PRESENTATION OF REPORT ON BERNAL HEIGHTS PLAN

Richard Gamble, Planner IV, presented and summarized the report entitled
"Bernal Heights Neighborhood Improvement Program" which is available in the files
of the Department of City Planning. He also commented upon steps which had already
been taken, both publicly and privately, to implement various features of the plan.

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, suggested that the report should
be distributed to members of the community who would then be invited to present
their comments on the report to the Commission in approximately 30 days. Subse-
quently, after endorsement by the City Planning Commission, the plan could be
transmitted to the Board of Supervisors and the Mayor for endorsement in principal.

Jerry Prewitt, President of the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Association,
stated that his organization had already voted to endorse the plan in principal;
however, he would be prepared to comment in greater detail on the report at the end
of the 30-day period suggested by the Director. He remarked that proposals for
tot-lots and for the beautif ication of Mission Street had been excluded from the
FACE application for one of the areas in Bernal Heights; and, unless those projects
could be reinstated, the quality of the plan would be diminished. He also advised
the Commission that residents of his neighborhood were concerned about the new
regulations affecting the approval of low- interest loans by the Federal Government
in FACE areas; and he hoped that the Commission could be of some assistance in
getting those laws changed.

The Director stated that he sympathized with Mr. Prewitt on both of the
issues which he had mentioned. He indicated, however, that he saw no way of getting
Mission Street reinstated in the FACE application; and, unless some other means
could be found for undertaking that project, he felt that it would have to remain
undone .

Commissioner Porter congratulated both the staff of the Department of
City Planning and residents of the neighborhood for the work which they had accom-
plished in preparing the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Plan.

At 2:50 P.M. President Fleishhacker announced that the meeting was recessed.
Members of the Commission then proceeded to Room 282, City Hall, and reconveened at
3:00 P.M. for hearing of the remainder of the agenda. Commissioner Kearney absented
himself from the remainder of the meeting.

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3:00 P.M. - Room 282. City Hall

SECOND PUBLIC HEARING ON NORTHERN WATERFRONT PLAN

President Fleishhacker welcomed the audience to this second of three
public meetings on the Northern Waterfront Plan and announced that the third and
final meeting would be held on February 27, 1969, at 3:00 P.M.

John Jacobs, Executive Director of the San Francisco Planning and Urban
Renewal Association, stated that his organization would submit more detailed written
comments on the report at a later date, possibly after the final public meeting on
the matter on February 27. However, he was prepared to make some general comments
on the plan at the present time. It seemed to him that the plan, as proposed,
represented a minimal framework for future development; and he felt that development
in the area should be guided to provide more open space, particularly at the water-
front. Once the plan had been modified and approved by the Commission, however, he
hoped that all appropriate public agencies would be involved in the implementation
of the plan. For the time being, however, he felt that the Commission should consider
ways in which the overall public benefit to be derived from the plan could be ex-
panded in terms of more public areas, greater accessibility to the waterfront, and
protection of a greater number of view corridors. He also suggested that a longer
range transportation policy should be developed before the plan is finally approved
by the Commission.

The Director asked if the demand for provision of additional public open
space would be satisfied if private developers were to undertake developments which
would provide new open spaces which, while privately owned, would be totally avail-
able to the public. Mr. Jacobs replied that that would be one type of solution to
the problem; availability of the open space and accessibility to the public would be
of much greater importance than the actual ownership of the property.

Robert Katz, representing the Telegraph Hill dwellers, stated that his
association would submit a detailed statement in writing at a later date; however,
he was prepared to present a summary of the general consensus of opinion regarding
the plan at the present time. The members of his association agreed with the
statement of goals and objectives which was contained in the report, considering
it to be well-worded and covering all necessary points. With regard to the specific
recommendations contained in the report, they agreed with the proposal that func-
tional shipping should be retained at the base of Telegraph Hill. Also, although
the proposals were quite modest, they agreed with the specific recommendations being
made for open spaces. Retention of the 40-foot height limit, to the extent that it
was recommended in the report, was supported as well as the proposals for creation
of view corridors and for retention of some historic buildings. Mr. Katz felt that
the effort made by the consultants to contain in the automobile were important; and
he regarded the proposal for prohibition of billboards as constructive. He indicated
that there were many other details in the report with which the members of his
organization agreed.

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Mr. Katz stated that the members of the Telegraph Hill dwellers were
particularly concerned about the fact that there is a great deal of discrepancy
between the report's statement of goals and objectives and its concrete proposals.
The report proposed that Pier 35 should be continued as a passenger pier for the
foreseeable future but that the passenger terminal should later be removed to China
Basin. He pointed out, however, that the location of Pier 35 is most desirable for
use as a passenger terminal both from the point of view of passengers and of the
people living in the area; and, while use of the pier for a passenger facility might
not be the most economic use of the space, he felt that the use should be continued
as an amenity even if that operation should have to receive financial support from
the public sector.

Mr. Katz advised the Commission that one of the major criticisms of the
report was that it failed to propose sufficient open space for the study area. He
had been advised by the consultants that the plan would provide only 6.23 acres of
new open space; and, since nearly two-thirds of the property within the study area
is publicly owned, he felt that the open space proposals were much too modest.
Furthermore, a great deal of the open space which had been proposed would be located
along boulevards, under freeway ramps, etc. He noted that the existing land use map
of subarea 2 on page 38 of the report showed no open space along the Embarcadero
whatsoever; however, the proposed land use for the subarea on page 92 showed a great
deal of landscaping along the proposed Maritime Boulevard. He pointed out that the
open space in question already exists; and he felt that it was misleading to show
it in the proposed land use plan but not in the existing land use map. He supported
the proposal to make those open spaces permanent; but he felt that they should not
be referred to as "new" open spaces. In general, members of his association felt
that the plan was too timid in terms of implementing its own open space objectives.

Mr. Katz felt that the proposals for height limitations contained in the
report were also too timid to meet the objectives stated by the consultants; and he
indicated that it was his opinion that a plan of the sort presently being considered
should be extra conservative in its recommendations. He found the proposal for
raising the height limits around the Ferry Building to be unwarranted while perhaps
not unjustified; and he also suggested that the "sight-line" height limit proposed
for the protection of Telegraph Hill should be revised if the International Market
Center is not constructed as proposed. He stated that Working Paper No. 3, published
by the consultants, had proposed acceptable sight-lines for the protection of Tele-
graph Hill; but the final report proposed sight-lines which had been established for
the International Market Center. Those sight- lines might protect the views from
Coit Tower; but they would not protect views from private properties on Telegraph
Hill. Since it seemed that the International Market Center would not occupy any
public streets or consider itself bound by standards which were to be followed if
the streets were to be used, he felt that the standards recommended in the report
should be changed to reflect the consultants' original thinking of the matter.

Mr. Katz stated that he was pleased to see that the plan would attempt to
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the plan had not been able to save the Seawall Warehouse, the most historic of the
older buildings, they hoped that the plan would protect what has been left of that
building.

Mr. Katz advised the Commission that residents of Telegraph Hill would be
opposed to the construction of a funicular running up Greenwich Street from the base
of Telegraph Hill as recommended in the plan. Therefore, he suggested that that
project be abandoned or that a clause be inserted in the plan to provide that the
funicular will not be built without the approval of people living in the area. He
also questioned the desirability of the Maritime Parkway as proposed in the plan,
pointing out that it might prove to be a physical barrier separating people from
the waterfront in conflict with the general objectives of the plan; and, he also
indicated he was somewhat uneasy about the possibility that the parkway might event-
ually be transformed into a freeway. Contributing to this uneasiness was the fact
that the consultants had choosen to title subarea 2 "The Maritime Parkway" whereas
other areas had been designated by their most prominent characteristics.

Mr. Katz noted that the implementation of the proposed plan would depend
entirely upon the private sector even though approximately two-thirds of the property
within the study area is publicly owned; and, since private development eventually
leads to overcrowding, lack of open space, etc., he felt that it was unfortunate
that responsibility for a greater amount of the implementation could not be borne
by the public sector. In conclusion, he recommended that the study be returned to
the consultants with a request that the recommendations of the plan be strengthened
to better achieve some of the goals and objectives cited in the beginning of the
report. To this end, the Telegraph Hill dwellers would submit a written list of
suggestions to the Commission.

Mrs. A. C. Maynard, 436 Avila Street, emphasized the importance of pro-
viding for greater access to the bay by relating a story about how she, as a visitor
to New Orleans, had found it almost impossible to obtain a view of the Mississippi
River from that city. She also observed that residents of the Marina district would
be violently opposed to any resurrection of the Golden Gate Freeway Proposal.

George Twitchell asked how members of the public would be made aware of
any changes which the Commission might make in the proposed plan. President
Fleishhacker replied that official public hearings would be held after the staff of
the Department of City Planning has completed its analysis of the consultants' report.

A representative of Bishop Hurley's office inquired if the plan had
allocated any space to be used for religious purposes. The Director replied that
the plan did not specifically provide for any religious activities; however, by the
same token, there was nothing in the plan which would prohibit such activities at
any one of a number of locations. The Director was then asked if any public land
within the project area could be made available for public meeting space which could
be used by a group of churches. He replied that something perhaps could be arranged.

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President Fleishhacker stated that the Commission would be interested in
being further advised about the need for such space as had been mentioned by Bishop
Hurley's representative.

At 3:55 P.M. the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

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SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, February 20, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday, Febru-
ary 20, 1969 at 1:00 P.M. in the meeting room at 100 Larkin Street.

PR2SENT: I«Iortimer Fleishhacker, Jr., President; James S, Kearney, Vice
President; Virgil L. Ulliott, Walter S. Newman, Mrs. Charles B.
Porter, and Walter W. Wight, members of the City Planning Com-
mission.

ABSENT: William M. Brinton

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by Allan B.
Jacobs, Director of Planning; Dean L. Macris, Assistant Director-Plans and Programs;
Richard Hedman, Planner V-Urban Design; Samuel Jung, Planner IV; Pete Groat,
Planner IV; Marie Carlberg, Planner III; Tom Malloy, Planner II; and Lynn E. Pio,
Secretary.

1:00 P.M. - Field Trip

Members of the Commission and staff departed from 100 Larldn Street at
1:00 P.M. to take a field trip to properties scheduled for consideration during the
Zoning Hearing on March 6, 1969.

2:15 P.M. - 100 Larkin Street

CURRENT MATTERS

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, reported that zoning field trips
will be regularly scheduled on the next to last Tliursday of each month, immediately
prior to the regular Commission meetings on those days.

The Director advised the Commission that the first of a series of reports
resulting from the Housing Policy Study will be presented on March 6.

The Director stated that he had received a bill in the amount of $11,250
from John S. Bolles and Associates, consultants for the Northern Waterfront Study,
He recommended that the bill, constituting the final payment to the consultants, be
approved. After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Com-
missioner Wight, and carried unanimously that the payment be approved.

The Director reported that the Assistant Director-Implementation and
members of his staff had met with representative automobile wreckers and their
attorney to discuss the proposed amendments of the City Planning Code which would
affect junk yards.

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The Director distributed copies of a draft resolution which he had pre-
pared to endorse the recommendation of the President's Citizens Advisory Committee
on Recreation and Natural Beauty that surplus Federal lands, including military
properties, be made available to public parties for park and recreation uses and
that other military lands, where appropriate, be leased for outdoor recreation use.
He recommended adoption of the draft resolution.

President Fleishhacher su33ested that the language of the draft resolution
should be changed to indicate that neither the acquisition nor the lease of such
properties should require expenditures by the local jurisdictions involved. After
further discussions, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by Commissioner
Porter, and carried unanimously that the modified draft resolution be adopted as
City Planning Commission Resolution No, 6338.

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R69.9 Eucalyptus Drive, south side, at 25th Avenue, portion of Lot 16, Block
7295; jurisdictional transfer of approximately 2% acres from the Board
of Education to the Recreation and Park Department.

Samuel Jung, Planner IV, described this matter as follows:

"The 2% acre property in question is vacant and located on the
south side of Eucalyptus Drive opposite 24th and 25th Avenues,
with Lowell High School to the west and St. Stephen's Church
to the east. The property is level and wooded along Eucalyptus
Drive and slopes gently to the south. It is shown in the Rec-
reation Area and Park Location Plan of the Public Facilities
Section of the Master Plan as a playfield, and it is in the
public use zoning district.

A 7.7 acre parcel of land was purchased in the period 1946-48
for a proposed llerced Playground, somewhat south of Eucalyptus
Drive, development funds for which were included in the 1947
Recreation Bond Fund; but in 1953 this land was transferred
from the Recreation and Par!; Department to the Board of Educa-
tion XTithout monetary consideration and it is now a part of
the Lowell High School campus. In subsequent years inter-
departmental discussions contemplated the transfer of the
Eucalyptus Drive property. Lot 16, to the Pv.ecreation and
Park Department and its use for recreation and park purposes.
The Lake shore Elementary School playground has a supervised
after-school recreation program, and the Lowell High School
playfields are open and available for neighborhood use, but
the Eucalyptus Drive property would provide a site for small
children's activities as well as an open, naturalistic area for
use by all ages.

The Board of Education would retain one acre of Lot 16' s 3%
acres, on the western edge of the parcel, for driveway and
parking purposes."

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The Director recommended that the proposed jurisdictional transfer of
property be approved as in conformity with the Master Plan.

Oscar Fisher, representing the Lakeshore Acres Improvement Club, stated
that his organization was very much in favor of the proposed transfer of property.

After further discussion, it was ruled by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the Director be authorized to
report that the jurisdictional transfer of approximately two and one-half acres of
land on the south side of Eucalyptus Drive in the vicinity of 25th Avenue, a por-
tion of Lot 16, Block 7295, as shown on SUR-2068, from the Board of Education to
the Recreation and Park Department, is In conformity with the Master Plan.

R69.8 Closing of Highland Avenue abutting Junipero Serra Elementary School for
portable classrooms, and temporary use of Holly Park Circle between Park
and Appleton Streets for school playground purposes.

Mr. Jung reported on this matter as follows:

"The proposed street closings have been requested by the Mission
Coalition, a group of organizations in the Mission area. Because
of overcrowding, approximately 193 students from the Junipero
Serra elementary school service area on the southwest slope of
Bernal Heights are being bussed to other schools. A parents'
group would prefer to have the children tau.-^ht in temporary port-
able classrooms adjacent to the school. In order not to use the
already small school playground (12,000 sq. ft.), the Mission
Coalition has asked that Highland Avenue be closed from Holly
Park Circle to approximately 163 feet westerly, between the
school property and the Holly Courts public housing project to
the north, so that the portable classrooms could be sited in
the street area. The Highland Avenue right-of-way is 60 feet
wide, including the two 12-foot sidewalks.

If a decision is made by the Board of Education to provide tem-
porary classrooms at Junipero Serra school, it is suggested
that siting the classrooms in the roadtjay of Highland Avenue
would reduce the quality of environment for the Holly Court
apartments, an excellent and well-landscaped development of
118 units, by filling the bordering street with temporary
buildings. Holly Courts was the first public housing project
in San Francisco (1940) and no off-street parking was provided,
so the residents park on the surrounding streets.

An alternate solution which would look better, and still leave
the street available for vehicular use, would be to site the
classrooms partly on the Highland Avenue southerly sidewalk and
partly on the playground. The Highland roadway, 36 feet wide,
could be narrowed somewliat to provide a wider south sidewalk,
since there should be a sidewalk bordering the school property.

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Additional playground space would be provided in conjunction with
the second part of the proposal, which is to close Holly Park
Circle from Park Street to Appleton Street, between the school and
Holly Courts on the west and Holly Park on the east, from 8:30 to
9:00 A.M. and from 12 noon to 1:00 P.M. when school is in session,
for use as a playground. Chartered buses now wait for the children
along this part of Holly Park Circle, A number of parochial
schools have such temporary street closings, and they are not cus-
tomarily referred to the Department of City Planning.

On the west. Highland Avenue connects with Mission Street and
crosses the Bernal Cut on an overpass.

A firehouse is located at the corner of Park Street and Holly
Park Circle in the block just south of the school. If Highland
Avenue is completely blocked, the Fire Department will be caused
some inconvenience.

It is assumed that both street closings will be by revocable
encroachment permits."

The Director recommended approval of an alternate proposal which would
call for the portable classrooms to be located partly on the south sidewalk of
Highland Avenue and partly on the school playground, narrowing the roadway of High-
land Avenue if necessary but leaving room for the passage of vehicles. He noted
that the use of Holly Park Circle between Park and Appleton Streets as a temporary
playground between the hours of 8:30 and 9:00 A.M. and 12 noon and 1:00 P.M. would
help compensate for the encroachment on the playground.

Commissioner Porter asked if the Board of Education had indicated its
agreement with the alternate proposal. Dean L. Maoris, Assistant Director-Plans
and Programs, stated that Mr. Vestnys, Director of Property for the Board of Edu-
cation, had spoken favorably of the adjustments which were being proposed.

A representative of Mr. Vestnys' office was present to confirm the state-
ment made by Mr. Macris,

The Director advised the Commission that the staff of the Department of
City Planning had had only a limited amount of time in which to review the subject
proposal; and their review had been complicated by the fact that it had not been
possible to find out the exact dimensions of the portable classrooms which would be
used. Nevertheless, he felt that it would be possible to locate the portable
classrooms in the manner which he had proposed so that at least one lane of Highland
Avenue could remain open for traffic.

Jose Wheelock, representing the Mission Coalition Organization and the
Junipero Serra School Improvement Association, read the following prepared statement:

"We of the Mission Coalition Organization and Junipero Serra School
Improvement Association wish to give testimony concerning the

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closing of Holly Court Circle between Park and Appleton and
Highland, abutting and adjacent to the school for the purpose of
placing transportable classrooms.

The members of the Mission Coalition Organization which repre-
sents 75 organizations in the Mission District are giving their
support to the Junipero Serra School Improvement Association in
their attempt to stop the bussing of 165 children out of Junipero
Serra School to Sherman School in the Marina.

The reason for this bussing is because the Junipero Serra School
is not large enough to accommodate the number of children in the
area. The school is completely racially balanced. By building
these portable classrooms in this area the school will be able
to accommodate all of the children in the area.

The parents of the children who are being bussed have been working
for almost a year to solve this problem. The Board of Education
has given their complete approval of this plan to stop the bussing.

The bussing of the children costs the city of San Francisco
$17,500 a year; the construction of the portable classrooms will
cost them around $18,000 each. By using this money to build
portable classrooms the city will have something tangible to
show for its money.

The bussing of the children causes many problems both to the
parents and to the student. When a child misses the bus, he
has missed a whole day of school, which is difficult for him to
make up. When a children becomes sick in school, often times
the parents are unable to come and pick him up due to transpor-
tation problems. Many of the parents work and are unable to
get to the school; also, many are without transportation.

For these reasons, we are requesting that the Planning Commission
approve the closing of these streets.

The Mission Coalition Organization has asked to be put on the
mailing list of the Planning Commission and we received notice
yesterday by phone of this meeting. We feel that if you expect
to be fully Informed of the Issues of the community you should
stay in touch with the community."

President Fleishhacker asked if the modified proposal recommended by the
Director would be satisfactory. Mr. Wheelock replied that he had not completely
understood the Director's recommendation; and, in any case, he would not be au-
thorized to express independent judgment on the proposal without first consulting
his organization.

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President Fleishhacker restated the Director's proposal, pointing out
that the basic aim of the organizations represented by Mr. Wheelock - the provision
of portable classrooms to serve the needs of the Junipero Serra School - would be
met by the Director's recommendation but in a different way than had been proposed
originally.

Commissioner Porter noted that the principal objective of the Director's
recommendation would be to assure that one lane of Highland Avenue would be kept
open for traffic; and he remarked that complete closing of the street could pose a
fire hazard by forcing detours of Fire Department equipment.

Mr. Wheelock stated that the ire Department had indicated that they had
no objection to the proposed closing of Highland Avenue.

Spence Linbacker, also representing the Mission Coalition, asked what
would happen if it should prove impossible to locate the portable classrooms as
proposed by the Director. The Director replied that the plans would have to be
reviewed again by the staff of the Department of City Planning under such circum-
stances.

John Hernandez, 248 Richland Avenue, asked If Highland Avenue would
accommodate only one-way traffic under the Director's proposal. President Fleish-
hacker replied that the staff of the Department of City Planning had not had suf-
ficient data to make that determination.

Mr, Wheelock asked if the Director would recommend replacement of some
of the portable classrooms on Park Street if a sufficient number of classrooms
could not be installed in the location presently being considered. Mr. Jung replied
that the closing of Park Street would not be feasible since the street is required
to provide access to private houses.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Com-
missioner Elliott, and carried unanimously that the Director be authorized to report
on this matter as follows:

"Rather than closing the entire width of Highland Avenue for por-
table classrooms, it would be better, if these classrooms are to
be used, to site them partly on the south side of Highland Avenue
and partly on the school playground, narrowing the roadway of
Highland Avenue if necessary but leaving room for the passage of
vehicles. The use of Holly Park Circle between Park and Appleton
Streets as a temporary playground between the hours of 8:30 and
9:00 A.M. and 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. would help compensate for
the encroachment on the playground."

At this point in the proceedings. Commissioner Kearriey absented himself
from the meeting room for the remainder of the meeting.

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PRESENTATION OF IMPLEI'ffiNTATION SYSTEMS REPORT

Pete Groat, Planner IV, summarized the report entitled, "Achieving a
Common Information System" which is available in the files of the Department of City
Planning. During his summary, he called specific attention to the recommendations
which were contained on page 8 of the report as follows:

"1. If the conclusions of this report meet with the approval of
the agencies who seek involvement in the development of a common
information system, it is recommended that a strong joint com-
mittee be formed (see Section C) to study and make recommendations
for its design and effectuation. Unless this first and most im-
portant step is taken, there will be no firm ground for the
expenditure of time and money systems development will require.
A piecemeal approach to the development of a common information
system will ultimately prove more costly and less beneficial than
a unified effort to solve a common problem.

2. It is recommended that the Office of the Mayor and the Board
of Supervisors give their endorsement to this project. If the
project proves feasible in the opinion of the participating de-
partments, the informational resource it is capable of providing
will be of great value in the formulation and effectuation of
programs and policies having profound impact on the development
of this city. It is therefore of great interest to the community
as well as to the government of the city to see a common infor-
mation system developed.

3. Given the expenditure of time and funds necessary to design
and effect such a system, it is strongly recommended that every
avenue for subsidizing this effort through federal grants be
explored. One such possible avenue is a Community Renewal Pro-
gram grant.

Coimnlssioner Newman asked about the difference in cost between the pro-
posed system and the system presently utilized. Mr. Groat replied that the
explicit costs of the computer system would be much higher than the cost of the
present system; however, the present system has high implicit costs in terras of
hidden overhead and in terms of the inaccessibility of information. If the com-
puter system were to be relied upon, professional employees could be used much
more effectively since they would not have to waste their time doing field research;
and, in that respect, the computer system would be both economical and efficient.

Commissioner Wight asked how long it would take to develop a computer
system which would be effective. I-lr. Groat replied that major studies would have
to be undertaken before the computer system could be devised and implemented; and
he felt that it might possibly be five years before the system could be used ef-
fectively.

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Coimnlssioner Wight asked if the city would have to acquire more computer

hardware than it presently owns if the common information system project were to be

undertaken. Mr. Groat responded that the amount and type of equipment needed would
depend on the type of system which would be developed.

Commissioner Wight remarked that it might be difficult for the city to
finance redevelopment of such a system over a five-year period without realizing any
of the benefits of the system during that period of time. Mr. Macris replied that
the city would not actually be starting from scratch on the project since the
Assessor's Office and other Departments have already begun to develop information
systems of their own.

Commissioner Newman, noting that the Department of City Planning had
taken the initiative to recommend that a city-wide common information system be
developed, wondered what the role of the Department might be in the development of
such a system. Mr. Groat replied that he envisioned the staff of the Department
of City Planning in the role of a "motivator"; and he noted that the report had made
no recommendation as to which department or agency should act as administrator for
the system.

The Director remarked that a great deal of the staff and financial
resources of the Department of City Planning must be spent on the collection of data
under present circumstances; and, as a result, the resources for undertaking a good
analysis of the data once it has been collected are limited. Therefore, he felt
that the proposed common information system would be extremely desirable; and, in
view of the fact that other departments had already begun to develop independent
information systems of their own, he felt that a policy declaration by the Commis-
sion in support of a common information system for all city departments would be
timely. He submitted a draft resolution which he had prepared resolving that the
report under discussion be adopted as a policy of the Commission and that the steps
proposed in its recommendations be taken to effect the policy proposed. After dis-
tributing copies of the draft resolution, he recommended its adoption.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be adopted
as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6339.

STATUS REPORT ON URBAN DESIGN STUDY

Richard Hedman, Planner V-Urban Design, described the schedule which had
been prepared for the Urban Design Study, reported on progress to date, and
responded to the questions raised by members of the Commission.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio, Secretary

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SAW FRANCISCO
CITY PLANIUNG COIflllSSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, February 2t, I969.

The City Planning Conunission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
February 27, I969, at 2:15 p.m. in the meeting room at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESEIIT: Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr. ,. President ; James S. Kearney,
Vice President; V/illiam M. Brinton, Virgil L. Elliott,
Walter S. NeT-man, Tlrs . Charles B. Porter, and Walter W.
Wight, members of the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: None.

The staff of the Department of City Planning vas represented by Allan B.
Jacobs, Director of Planning; R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementa-
tion; Edward P-Iichael, Planner III; and Lynn S, Pio, Secretary.

Donald Canter represented the San Francisco Examiner; Scott Blakey
represented the San Francisco CVironicle.

APPROVAL OF MIN'JTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Brinton,
and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meetings of January 23 and
February 13, 19^9 , be approved as submitted.

CURRENT IIATTERS

President Fleishhacker stated that he had received a letter from the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors asking the Public Utilities Commission and
the Department of City Planning to tkae the initiative to enter into direct
and formal discussions with West Bay Rapid Transit Authority so that Joint plan-
ning and development of Rapid Transit could be successfully brought about to serve
San Francisco's Downtown, its Southeast Bayshore Area, its Airport, and the
Peninsula. The Director advised the Commission that the staff of the Department
of City Planning had already begun to review the report of the West Bay Rapid
Transit Authority; and he indicated that he would be prepared to report to the
Commission on that matter on February 13.

At this point in the proceedings. Commissioner Kearney arrived and
assumed his seat at the Commission table.

President Fleishhacker stated that he had also received a letter froij
the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board providing information \/hich might be
used in response to the letter jointly sent to the City Planning Commission and
the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board from the Board of Supervisors on
January 29, 1969 .

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The Director reported that the Department's Annex Office at 1212
Market Street had been burglarized over the past weekend; and he recommended
adoption of a draft resolution requesting a supplemental budget appropriation
to provide funds for the replacement of the equipment and supplies stolen or
damaged during that burglary. After discussion it was moved by Commissioner
Newman, seconded by Commissioner Brinton, and carried unanimously that the draft
resolution be adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 63^0.

The Director also recommended adoption of a draft resolution authorizing
R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, to represent the Department
of City Planning at the Annual Conference of the American Society of Planning
Officials to be held in Cincinnatti, Ohio, from April 19 through 2k. After dis-
cussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Wight,
and carried unanimoiisly that this draft resolution be adopted as City Planning
Commission Resolution No. 63^+1.

The Director reported on the meeting of the Urban Design Citizens
Advisory Committee which had been held on the previous day.

The Director advised the Commission that an application had been received
requesting reclassification of properties on Telegraph Hill from R-U to R-3.5.

President Fleishhacker noted that he had addressed a letter to the
Transamerica Corporation on February 5 requesting that representatives of that
firm work closely with the staff of the Department of City Planning as final
plans are prepared for their new building; and he wondered if the Transamerica
Corporation had followed through on that request. The Director replied that the
Transamerica Corporation had responded to the letter written by President
Fleishhacker; and a meeting of the staff with the developers and architects had
been held approximately one week later. At that time, the staff of the Department
of City Planning had advised the developers of their concerns and had suggested
terms of reference which should be reflected in the design of the proposed
bxiilding. No further meetings had been held feith the developers; however, he
had understood that the developers wished to proceed with the building as origin-
ally proposed.

President Fleishhacker stated that he was very much concerned about the
approach which was being taken by the Transamerica Corporation; and he felt that
their assumption that the City would be willing to grant all concessions requested,
including the vacation of air-rights over Merchant Street , was unwarranted.

Subsequently, at the request of Commissioner Newman, the Director
siommarized the policy position of the Commission regarding the Portsmouth
Corridor and described the aspects of the proposed Transamerica building which
would be of concern to the Commission.

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at 3:00 p.m. for hearing of the remainder of the Calendar.

THIRD AND FINAL PUBLIC IffiETING ON NORTHERN WATERFRONT PLAN

President Fleishhacker opened the meeting with the following comments:

"Today's meeting is the third and last being held by the
City Planning Commission to allov; groups and individuals
the opportunity to express their viewpoint on the Northern
Waterfront Plan which was formally presented to the Com-
mission on November 20, 1968. These meetings are strictly
informational wherein the Commission hears your point of
view and you in turn have the opportunity to question the
staffs of John Bolles , Arthur D. Little, and the Department
of City Planning on matters which you want clarified.

Becaiise your comments vrill be reviewed by the staff and
Commission, we would ask you once again to submit them
in writing, if possible, even though you may have given
them orally. All written comments should be in the office
of the Department of City Planning, 100 Larkin Street by
Friday of next week, Ilarch 7, in order to permit full
evaluation by the staff.

If you were notified of this or the previous meetings you
will again be notified hj the initial meeting at which the
Commission will hear the staff recommendation on the plan
and the proposed amendments to the Master Plan. Their
recommendation will be based on your comments and the
staff's evaluation of the plan."

Subsequently, in response to a request by President Fleishhacker, the
Director explained why and how the Bolles plan had been undertaken and siumnarized
the various actions which the Commission might take at a later date to implement
the plan.

Gene Sembler, representing the San Francisco Port Commission, stated
that his Commission regarded the Northern Waterfront Plan as very good in
general; however, they also felt that various aspects of the plan should be
given further study. He advised the Commission that a summary of the Port
Commission's comments would be submitted to and discussed with the staff of
the Department of City Planning at a later date.

Gerald Cauthen, President of The Telegraph Hill Dwellers, advised the
Commission that representatives of various groups including The Citizens Planning
Committee, San Francisco Beautiful, The Russian Hill Improvement Association,
The Protect Our Waterfront Committee, and the San Francisco Maritime Museum had
met to discuss the Northern V/aterfront Plan and had reached a strong consensus

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of opinion on six key factors. With regard to open space, he noted that 73,000
people are presently living in the study area; and, while he realized that it
vould not be possible to provide open space at the ratio of ten acres for every
thousand people, he did feel that the amount of open space recommended in the
plan was inadequate. Secondly, he suggested that more of a European flavor
should have been incorporated into the proposed treatment of the Waterfront.
He noted that the value of shipping had been stressed in the report; and he
indicated that he and representatives of the other groups had agreed that that
viewpoint should be endorsed strongly.

Mr. Cauthen noted that the Northern Waterfront Plan had been predicated
on the fact that the study area is unsuitable for heavy traffic; and he believed
that the sane principal should apply for the entire City of San Francisco which
obviously cannot tolerate any further increase in traffic density. He suggested,
however, that the staff of the Department of City Planning should be encouraged
to explore more uses of transit to solve traffic problems both inside and beyond
the study area. The fifth point of agreement gmong the groups which he was
representing was that the view corridors and height limits proposed by the report
would be desirable; however, they felt that more restrictive height limits should
be established for the area between Broadway and the Ferry Building starting at
Ho feet at Broadway and increasing to 65 feet at the Ferry Building. Finally,
he advised the Commission that the groups which he represented welcomed the
recommendations contained in the report regarding the control of outdoor adver-
tising signs in the study area.

President Fleishhacker, referring to Mr. Cauthen's remarks regarding
the containment of the automobile, asked how it would be possible to keep auto-
mobiles out of San Francisco. Mr. Cauthen replied that other forms of trans-
portation should be provided so that people would be encouraged to leave their
cars at home.

Commissioner Porter pointed out that there would be no way of preventing
people from using their automobiles even if better forms of transit were provided;
and she remarked that some of the most ardent advocates of improved transit
facilities insist on using their own automobiles instead of riding public trans-
portation.

Mr. Cauthen nevertheless felt that viable alternatives to the use of
private automobiles should be provided and that local government agencies should
stop yielding to the inevitability of the automobile.

The Director asked if it would be feasible for the staff of the Depart-
ment of City Planning to meet with representatives of all seven of the organiza-
tions represented by Mr. Cauthen at the same time to discuss the issues which he
had raised. Mr. Cauthen reiDlied in the affirmative.

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Commissioner Porter asked if Mr. Cauthen were opposed to the proposed
Maritime Parkway. Mr. Cauthen replied that he was opposed to a parkway as wide
as the one which had been proposed; and, in any case, he noted that better means
of getting to and from Marin County, such as improved bus service, are presently
being considered.

John B. Harman, lU03 Montgomery Street, felt that the proposed Maritime
Parkway, having restricted pedestrian access, would cut people off from the
Waterfront; and, in so doing, it would destroy one of the principal objectives
of the plan. He, too, felt that the Commission should change its basic point
of view and seek other methods for transporting people instead of relying ex-
clusively on the automobile; and he hoped that the staff of the Department of
City PlaJining would be willing to work further with representatives of neighbor-
hood groups to improve certain aspects of the plan.

R. Hubbert, 1331 Columbus Avenue, stated that he hoped that the 1300
block of Columbus Avenue could be preserved and restored. He noted that that
block had originally been located closer to the water's edge; and, if it co\ild
be preserved and restored, future generations of San Franciscans would be able
to enjoy some of the true history of the waterfront. He believed that buildings
along the block could be restored quite inexpensively; and, in any case, the
restoration project would not cost nearly so much as the $12 million parking
garage which was proposed for the site in the Northern Waterfront Plan. Along
with the restoration of the buildings , he suggested that the end of Columbus
Avenue might be closed for limited access, thus permitting periodic expansion
of the proposed Joseph Conrad Square area, removal of the blocktop from three
streets now circling the Columbus Circle area to reveal the cobbled street sur-
face beneath, installation of street trees, installation of gas light fixtures,
replacement of the sidewalks with exposed aggregate, and installation of plaques
in the pavement to show the original street plan of the wharf and the original
shoreline .

President Fleishhacker asked what was involved in the proposal for the
area referred to as "Joseph Conrad Square". Mr. Hubbert replied that the
Maritime Museim had leased property at the foot of Colimibus Street from the
Southern Pacific Railroad; and the museum hoped to create a square around a
portion of one of the ships on which Joseph Conrad had traveled.

Mrs. Toby Bloxam, 3 Montague Place, referring to the comments which
had been made regarding the desirability of containing the automobile, suggested
that the automobile may eventually cause its own demise because of air pollution,
etc. She felt that the Commission would receive a great deal of pressure from
established organizations for changes in the Northern Waterfront Plan; but she
hoped that the Commission would also be willing to give attention to the comments
of individuals. She favored the proposals contained in the plan for provision
of peripheral parking areas around the study area and for keeping traffic away
from the waterfront so that area could be enjoyed by pedestrians; and she hoped
that the proposals contained in the plan would win enough support to destroy

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private efforts to construct a garage beneath the Victorian Square. She liked
the tree planting and the plaza areas proposed in the report; and she thought
that the Chamber of Commerce proposal for an Italian Cultural Center on Pier k^
was an excellent concept. She felt that the plan would be improved if space
along the waterfront could be designated for creation of another area similar
to Aquatic Park. In conclusion, she virged the Commission to adopt a policy that
no freeway through Subarea 1 should be considered now or at any time within the
next twenty years.

President Fleishhacker asked Mrs. Bloxam if she objected to the Maritime
Parkway which was proposed in the plan. Mrs. Bloxam replied that she did not
consider a six-lane thoroughfare that could not be crossed by pedestrians to
be a "parkway". In her opinion, a true "parkway" should have a 25-mile-an-hour
speed limit and places for cars to pull to the side for view purposes; and the
primary purpose of such a road would not be to carry heavy traffic from downtown
San Francisco to Marin. Mrs. Bloxam also stated that she was concerned about the
types of uses which might be made of surplus Port lands north of the Ferry Build-
ing as Port facilities are shifted southward; and she indicated that she did not
feel that uses with a "Disney Land" or "Midway" atmosphere would be appropriate
for the study area.

President Fleishhacker advised Mrs. Bloxam that one of the final results
of the process in which the Commission was presently involved would be establish-
ment of proper zoning for the Northern V/aterfront Area.

Lloyd Pflueger, Manager of the l^owntown Association, submitted and read
a statement which, after introductory remarks, continued as follows:

"The Downtown Association accepts the Northern Waterfront
Plan for what it was intended to do - to present general
broad concepts for long range study and development. We
believe it does provide proper guidance and points in the
right direction.

In accepting the Plan, we made no attempt at this time to
go into specific details. We do have some general thoughts
which we feel should be part of the broad concept approach.

Regarding sub-area II - the Maritime Parkway, the Associa-
tion feels that for a very long range program we should
look to the possibility of moving all the cargo operation
to south of the Ferry Building. We recognize that it would
not be economically feasible to ignore the recent extensive
improvements to some of the piers in this area, so we intro-
duce this thought as a long term goal for the future. We
feel this would remove the traffic congestion and would
open more of the waterfront for more compatible uses. We
do agree that the passenger terminals should be in this area.

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and think they woxild add to the glamour and attractiveness
of the area.

The Association feels that sub-area IV - China Basin co\ild
be given more attention at this time. We note that this
area would provide relief for the cargo shipping which we
recommended be removed from sub-area II. The report
states that "city wide considerations" will direct the
future land use. V/e suggest that the Plan should present
the guidelines just as it has for the other sub-areas.

Regarding the Embarcadero Freeway, we do not feel that
this freeway should be removed. We feel certain architec-
tural treatment can be made on both sides which would
make it more attractive. We urge the extension of the
freeway, but do not desire that portion to be elevated,
but that it return to surface at Broadway.

The Association is in complete agreement with the trans-
portation couple of Bay and North Point Streets and
recommends that this plan be put into effect at the
earliest possible date. This project can stand completely
on its own and should be immediacely undertaken.

Regarding some of the suggested zoning changes and special
height districts, we wish to reiterate the long stated
policy of the Downtovm Association - that we do not agree
in this critical land shortage City with further attempts
to reduce height and density allowances. More careful
study must be done before any reduction in building
allowances is adopted.

In conclusion, we congratulate John Holies Associates and
the City Planning Department for the fine Plan they have
presented to the City. As stated earlier, we wholeheartedly
endorse the general concept which provides guidelines for
the proper long range development of this very important
area of our City. We recognize it as a fine staxt to the
Job that now lies ahead."

Howard McKenzie, President of the Bricklayer Union, noted that the
building code had recently been amended to permit brick buildings to rise as
high as 65 feet; and, as a result, brick had once again become competitive
with reinforced concrete. He stated that his union is presently training 300
young people in the bricklaying profession. Because of these changes, his union
welcomed the type of program which was proposed in the Northern Waterfront Plan.

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Albert Heakin, representing the Citizens Planning Committee, stated
that his organization sul)scribed to the comments previously made by Mr. Cauthen.
In addition, he indicated that he had been concerned about the composition of
the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Northern Waterfront Study which had in-
cluded representatives of only two neighborhood groups, both of which represented
people living in the immediate vicinity of the study area. He felt that other
groups throughout the City should have been involved. He believed that the study
contained many fine statements of policies and objectives; however, in some cases,
the concrete proposals of the plan did not seem, to harmonize with the stated
policies or objectives. In one instance, the plan proposed that "the scale of
the physical forms and spaces within the Northern Waterfront should be deter-
mined by the needs of pedestrians"; yet, it seemed to him that the proposal for
a six-lane freeway without adequate facilities for pedestrians would fail to meet
the recommended steindard. He also pointed out that the proposed landscaping
plan contained on page 73 of the report would place most of the neirly created
park space beneath the approaches to the Bay Bridge or along the nei; Maritime
Parkway. In his opinion, however, open spaces should provide pedestrians with
a relief from automobile traffic and should not bring them into such close
proximity with moving traffic. He believed that more people would be drilling
to use transit if it were made more difficult for them to use their ovm auto-
mobile. In any case, he did not feel that provision of additional freeways
would help to solve the problem of the automobile. He regarded the unique
pattern of land oxmership in the stud;"- area to be one of its most significant
characteristics ; and he felt that that feature of the study area should be
recognized in the proposed plan. In conclusion, he urged that greater citizens'
participation be encouraged as proposed modifications of the plan are considered
by the Comiaission.

Bill Coibion, Vice President eind Director of Planning for the Leo A.
Daly Company, distributed copies of a report describing an alternate concept
for the Northern Waterfront which had been prepared by members of his staff.

President Fleishhacker advised Mr. Coibion that the presentation which
he proposed to make would be out of order. The subject meeting had been sched-
uled to receive comments on the plan which had been prepared by John S. Bolles
and Associates and not for the purpose of receiving alternate plans.

Mr. Coibion stated that he regarded the Bolles plan as being very good
in certain respects; however, he believed that the directions which had been
given to the consultsmt by contract had resulted in some omissions. He thought
that the total needs of the Northern Waterfront should receive more attention;
and, at the same time, he felt that the Northern Waterfront study should have
reflected more appreciation for the over-all needs of the City. Specifically,
he felt that the vital need for a link between the Golden Gate Bridge and the
Bay Bridge should have been recognized; and he believed that a concept such as
the one proposed by his staff in their report would be feasible. He suggested
that the necessity for updating the facilities of the Port should have been
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all of the industrial activities of the Port to the area south of China Basin.
If the industrial Port activities could be relocated, the finger piers north
of the Ferry Building could be removed and replaced vrith other activities and
endeavors .

Mr. Coibion believed that an expansion of tourist-oriented activities
in the vicinity of Fisherman's Wharf would be reasonable; and, because of the
character of the developments in the vicinity of the Ferry Building, he felt
that the area north of the Ferry Building should have been designated for com-
mercial office and high-density residential use. The area between Fisherman's
Wharf and the area north of the Ferry Building could then have been designated
for a combination of public and private uses: In the public sector, pedestrian
walkways, lagoons, and a bay front promenade should have been proposed; and in
the private sector provision should have been made for the construction of town
houses and garden apartments. Mr. Coibion believed that a plan of the sort
which he envisioned could be accomplished without destroying any of the views
from Telegraph Hill; and he regretted that he had not been able to describe
his concept in any greater detail. However, he hoped that the staff of the
Department of City Planning would be willing to study the report which he had
submitted.

Mr. Coibion believed that he and his associates had proposed an effec-
tive way to connect the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges; and he believed that they
had sho^m that reclamation in the area of the existing finger piers to provide
135 or 11+5 acres of land for new housing would be desirable. He also believed
that the suggestion that all of the industrial activities of the Port, with the
exception of the passenger terminal, to the area south of China Basin was reason-
able. In conclusion, he stated that he was convinced that development of the
study area in accordance with the concepts which he had presented would increase
employment, property taxes, and sales taxes.

Commissioner Porter asked if Mr. Coibion or his associates had met with
the Port Authority to discuss their relocation and economic problems or with
the staff of the Department of City Planning to find out the types of problems
which they had encountered during the course of the Northern Waterfront study.
Mr. Coibion replied that work on the alternate concept had been initiated last
fall following a luncheon speech which had been made by the Director of Planning,
He stated that he and his associates had been in contact with the Department of
City Planning; but they had not held a specific discussion with the Port Authority.

The Director asked Mr. Coibion to be more specific regarding his meet-
ings with members of the staff of the Department of City Planning. Mr. Coibion
replied that he had talked with Mr. Maoris and Mr. Michael in late September or
early October.

Mrs. Hans Klussman, representing San Francisco Beautiful, stated that
while she owns an automobile, she does not use it often because it is difficult
to find a place to park; and she believed that if actions were taken by the

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Coonission to make narking more convenient for other people, they, too, would
use alternate means of transportation. She stated that she was anxious to see
the results of the Ferr;'- Boat feasibility stud}/- which is presently in progress
since she believed that Ferrer Boats would provide a pleasant means of travel
between Ilarin County and Downtovm San Francisco; and, for that reason, she had
been pleased to note that the Northern V/aterfront Plan had nade provision for
a Ferry Boat slip. Mrs. Klussman felt that both the report published by Arthur
D. Little, Inc., and the report published by John S. Bolles and Associates had
done remarkably well in setting up concepts for what could be done in the
Northern Waterfront study area, and she hoped that the reports would enable
the Commission to have a more forceful role in deciding xrhat would be done in
the area in the future.

I!rs. Klussman indicated that she supported the proposals being generated
at the present time to require the undergrounding of all freeirays in uJ^an areas;
and she stated that she had been convinced by experience that tunnels tend to
solve or at least to help traffic situations. The Maritime Park\/ay proposed in
the Northern Waterfront plan seemed to her to be a "foot in the doorway" \/hich
might ultimately lead to construction of a freeway/- through the study area; and
she did not feel that the Commission should consider the plan acceptable until
it has been modified to call for the tearing down and undergrounding of the
Embarcadero Freexray. In conclusion, she stated that she did not consider the
need for a connection between the Golden Gate Bridge and the Bay Bridge to be
of great importance.

Commissioner Porter, remarking that Mrs. Klussmaji had been in favor of
a scenic highway along the beach, stated that she could not understand why she
was opposed to the Maritime Parkway proposed in the Northern Waterfront Plan.
If the Parkway were not built, the sane volume of traffic would be forced to
continue to use the unattractive roads which presently exist.

Mrs. Klussman replied that she believed that the waterfront should be
opened to pedestrians; however, if pedestrians were to be attracted to the area,
it was obvious that special amenities such as small plazas should be provided
instead of the Maritime Parkway which v;ould serve only to accommodate the auto-
mobile. She acknowledfted that sorae provision should be nade for the automobile;
however, she felt that the automobile should not be the dominant concern of the
Commission. In conclusion, she stated that she respected the word "Parkway; and
she felt that the concept of the Park\/ay pictured in the report was attractive.
However, she feared that endorsement of the Parkway would eventually lead to the
construction of a freeway through the area.

Edward Lawson, representing the Greater San Francisco Chamber of
Commerce, submitted and read a draft statement of a report which had been
prepared by the Chamber's Waterfront Committee for their Board of Directors.
With regard to the general development recommendations contained in the plan,
the Chamber's Committee believed that the Bolles document "misses the forest
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design. Therefore, the Chanber's Coimnittee disacreed vrith the consultants on
the approach vhich thejr had talcen; in advance of any specifics recarding develop-
ment, they believed that the City should face up to the real needs and problems
of the Waterfront which are disturbing people nov and which will increasingly
be disturbing until they are given priority in any long-range planning involving
the study area.

Ilr. Lawson read a partial list of the major developinent problems which
had been cited in the Bolles report, stressing that the biggest need of all,
i.e., the handling of the movement of people and vehicles including land, sea,
and air inter and intra the Northern Waterfront area, had been understressed;
and he indicated that his cormittee believed that the Bolles Dlan had fallen
short in its recoinmendations because those problems had not been given priority
or satisfactory recognition in the total design concept. In his opinion, the
Bolles plan appeared to be too inhibited by the past and present "maritime
atmosphere" and not sufficiently fon^rard looking as to potential non-maritime
atmosphere. It did not provide a "break-through" concept which is so badly
needed at the present time. On the other hand, the Chamber's committee had
reviewed alternate concepts which had teen prepared by two other consultants;
and, while thej^ did not feel that either alternate constituted a perfect plan,
they felt that those concepts should be studied by the Commission before final
action is taken on the plan prepared by John S. Bolles and Associates. Conclud-
ing his remarks, Mr. Lax/son read three conclusions of the Chamber's Committee
as follows :

"I'lo. 1 - the Bolles plan does not go far enough in design
concept as it relates to the future promise of the City and its
image; nor does it offer a convincing solution to the traffic -
transportation - parking dilemma; i.e., the explosive movement
of people and vehicles over sea, land, and air which is the
destiny of this area, properly developed.

No. 2 - that the above as a valid hypothesis has been
tested to our satisfaction through examination of tv;o alter-
native designs — available for study — one by David Stovel,
the other by the Leo Daly Company.

No. 3 - It would be possible for the Chamber to take
positive and aggressive action on what happens to the Waterfront
simply by promoting both of these alternatives , with the idea
that a design competition rather than words will lead to the
"best of all" possible plans."

Commissioner Porter noted that the Chamber of Commerce had been repre-
sented on the Citizens Advisory Committee which had worked with the staff of
the Department of City Planning and their consultants over a two-year period;
and, under the circumstances, she wondered why the Chamber had waited until
this late date to indicate its disagreement with the atud^r. Ilr. Lawson replied

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that the Chamber had not formulated a negative policy on the study until very
recently.

Commissioner Porter acknowledged that there is room for disagreement
regarding the merits of any plan; however, in viev; of the length of time which
the Chamber had been involved in the Northern Waterfront Study, she felt that
it was rather irresponsible of the Chamber to criticize the plan so strongly
at such a late date. She indicated that she v^as particularly disconcerted by
the fact that the Chamber was recommending plans which had been prepared by
people who had not worked with the Department of City Planning, the Port Authority,
or their respective consultants.

Ilr. Lawson emphasized that his committee was not endorsing either of
the alternate concepts which had been prepared by other consultants; they were
merely reconmiending that those concepts should be studied by the Commission.

President Fleishhacker asked if he were correct in understanding that
the report which had been submitted by Mr. Lawson had not yet been approved by
the Board of Directors of the Cliamber of Coramerce. Mr. Lawson replied in the
affirmative.

President Fleishhacker asked about the size of the Chamber's Waterfront
Committee and the amount of time which they had spent revievjing the Northern
Waterfront Plan. Mr. Lawson replied that the Committee has ten members who
had spent approximately two months considering the plan; and he believed that
the members of that Committee would rather be called irresponsible than to
refrain from expressing their feelings.

Alanna D. Zuppann, Ji50 Hill Street, asked if the recent transfer of the
Port from the State to the City would be likely to make implementation of the
proposed plan easier or more difficult. President Fleishhacker replied that
he doubted that the transfer would result in any substantive changes of policy
since the members of the Port Commission are the same people vrho were members
of the Port Authority.

Mrs. Zuppann asked what type of conmiercial uses the consultant had
envisioned in the pedestrian areas along the Embarcadero. Barry Wasserman,
representing the firm of John S. Bolles and Associates, replied that small
commercial activities such as isolated kiosks had been contemplated.

Robert Katz, 2 Whiting Street, believed that any efforts made to
facilitate traffic flow in the study area would eventually lead to greater
traffic congestion since provision of better facilities seems to invite more
motorists who in turn generate demands for even more facilities for the auto-
mobile; therefore, he felt that the Commission should be more concerned about
providing amenities for pedestrians than with providing facilities for auto-
mobiles in the study area. He also noted that the present trend is towards the
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the unloading of such ships; however, because of the possibility that trade with
Communist China or with the Latin American countries might be increased in the
futiire, he felt that some of the docks designed for regular commercial vessel
should be maintained.

Gene Morzenti, representing the Telegraph Hill Survival Association,
submitted a written statement which detailed the oral presentation which he had
given to the Commission at an earlier meeting; aiid he also submitted a map which
depicted the type of traffic pattern which he was proposing. He reiterated his
general approval of the plan and re-emphasized the necessity of bringing the
stub ends of the Embarcadero Freeway to ground level so that traffic could pro-
ceed on a direct course to Fisherman's Wiarf without congesting Telegraph Hill.
In conclusion, he stated that he would like to be included if the Citizens
Advisory Committee should hold any further meetings.

At this point in the proceedings , Commissioner Brinton absented himself
from the meeting room for the remainder of the meeting.

Vladimir Bazjanac, U78 Boynton, Berkeley, indicated that he is associated
with the Department of Architecture at the University of California; however,
he was speaking to the Commission as an individual. He stated that he had been
amazed at the Commission's response to the only professionals who had appeared
before them during the course of the neeting; and he wondered if he were correct
in understanding that the Commission would not accept Mr. Lawson's statement as
valid since it had been submitted too late.

Commissioner Porter replied in the negative indicating that she had
only been surprised that the Chamber of Commerce, having worked \d.th the Citizens
Advisory Committee for the Waterfront study for two years, had waited until the
last moment to voice its concerns about the plan.

At this point in the proceedings, Commissioner Newman absented himself
from the meeting room for the remainder of the meeting.

President Fleishhacker felt that Ilr. Bazjanac should realize that the
report which had been read by Mr. Lawson had not yet been approved by the Board
of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Bazjanac felt that the consultant should have been more concerned
with the basic unifying concept for the study instead of being so concerned with
small details; and he felt that a final report such as this should include
alternative concept instead of committing itself to an isolated recommendation
which had been prepared by a single firm.

President Fleishhacker advised Mr. Bazjanac that the plan prepared by
the Commission's consultants had been based on an examination of a variety of
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specific comments to make regarding that report. }\r. Bazjanac replied that he
was not sufficiently familiar with the report to have a clearly defined opinion
of its contents.

Mrs. A. C. Maynard, h36 Avila Street, believed that Mr. Bazjanac failed
to londerstand that the City Planning Commission is a body of learned people who
had spent two years preparing a plan which will be a flexible tool for guiding
development in the study area. Additionally, she said that it must be remembered
that one of the reasons for the plan was to enable the Port to obtain revenue
from its surplus properties to provide facilities for maritime use, and the Port
could not be expected to give up too much of its property for non-revenue produc-
ing uses. She also remarked on the need for renovation of the facilities of the
Port Authority; and, since the cotimunity had voted for a bond issue to improve
the facilities of the Port, she did not feel that it would be desirable to
recommend removal of the piers north of the Ferry Building as suggested by the
Chamber of Commerce. In conclusion, she asked if the Commission could explain
the purpose and destination of the freeway proposed in the plan.

The Director stated that the ilaritime Parkway had been proposed to
sepsirate through traffic destined for Fisherman's Uharf and beyond from Port-
oriented industrial traffic along the Embarcadero. He stated that the Port
had determined that most of the piers north of the Ferry Building would continue
to be used for the forseeable future; and, under those circumstances, he felt it
was important that alternate routes, including the proposed one-way pairs, should
be developed to provide for the smoother flow of through traffic.

Karl Kortum, representing the 'laritime 'iuseum, stated that he had been
disturbed about the conduct of the Citizens Advisory Committee meetings; and he
indicated that he had finally stopped attending those meetings since it was
obvious that no consideration was being given to the recommendations of inter-
ested individuals and groups. He felt that the plan for the study area should
have been pedestrian-oriented; however, the plan which had been presented by
the Commission's consultant was more oriented towards the automobile than toward
pedestrians. He regarded the proposed plan as a "tinid" document since the plan
made no attempt to alter the character of the present development in the area;
and, in that respect, he felt that the plan was not worthy of the Waterfront,
He remarked that great waterfronts throughout the world have made it possible
for people of all walks of life to reach and use their water resources; and he
felt that much more could be done with the San Francisco Waterfront than had been
proposed in the plan presently being considered by the Commission. He had sug,-
gested that development of another area with beaches similar to the area of
Aquatic Park might be desirable; but that suggestion had been rejected within
five minutes by the Director of Planning.

Mr. Kortum also believed that the Northern Waterfront Plan did not reflect
nearly enough concern for historic buildings and sites in the study area. He
felt that preservation of the fishermen's cottages mentioned by Mr. Hubbert wovild
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the foot of Columbus Avenue; and he also succested that the plan should have
put forth concepts such as the one which he xras developing for the Joseph
Conrad Square area.

Ilr. Kortum also remarked that he had previously suggested that an
open space should be provided across the street from the Cannery parking lot
to reveal another fleet of fishing boats which are presently hidden by common-
looking commercial buildings. If such an open space were provided, the size
of Fisherman's Wharf would be effectively doubled. Yet, although much might
have been achieved by such a simple proposal, it appeared that that suggestion,
like others that he had made, had not been incorporated into the plan.

The Director pointed out that the plaza which had been suggested by
Mr. Kortun had been shown on the illustrative site plan which appeared on
page 80 of the report. Under the circumstances, he assumed that Ilr. Kortum
was really concerned about the size of the proposed plaza which might not be
as large as. he had hoped.

President Fleishhacker advised the audience that both the Commission
and staff of the Department of City Planning would continue to review all
written comments which are submitted on the Northern Waterfront Plan.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

SECRETARY'S COPY

SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COl^ISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, March 6, 1969.

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
March 6, 1969, at 1:30 P.M. at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker , Jr., President; William M. Brinton,
Thomas J. Mellon, Walter S. Newman, Mrs. Charles B. Porter,
and Walter W. Wight, members of the City Planning Commission.

ABSENT: James S. Kearney, Vice President.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Newman,
and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meeting of January 30, 1969, be
approved as submitted. Consideration of the minutes of February 6 and 20, 1969,
also listed on the agenda, was postponed until next week because those minutes had
been received late by the Commission.

CURRENT MATTERS

Edward I. Murphy, Assistant Director of Planning, reported that President
Fleishhacker and the staff of the Department of City Planning had met last Friday
with Supervisors Mailliard and Pelosi to review the work program of the Department
of City Planning.

Mr. Murphy informed the Commission that the Board of Supervisors, acting
on Monday, had overruled the Commission's disapproval of two zoning cases and of a
proposal for the vacation of 26th Street between Treat Avenue and Harrison Street.
Mr. Murphy also reported on other actions taken by the board during the same meeting.

Mr. Murphy advised the Commission that the Finance Committee of the Board
of Supervisors, meeting yesterday, had approved an emergency supplemental budget
request in the amount of $5,308 for replacement of equipment and supplies which were
stolen during the recent burglary of the Department of City Planning' s Annex Building

Mr. Murphy informed the Commission that the California Chapter of the
American Institute of Planners will hold their annual conference at the Del Webb
Townehouse next week, March 12 through 15.

Mr. Murphy reported that a Federal grant of $817,484 for housing code
enforcement in the Alamo Square, Duboce Triangle and Bernal Heights neighborhoods
had been announced in Washington by HUD.

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President Fleishhacker read a letter which he had received from Robert P.
Lilienthal, President of the Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors, protesting
the Department of City Planning 's approval of a building permit for conversion of a
single-family dwelling located on the southwest corner of Lyon Street and Pacific
Avenue in an R-1 District into a two-family dwelling. In the letter, Mr. Lilienthal
stated his belief that reference to Section 202 of the City Planning Code would
prohiljlt tht s-obdi vision of existinr:; buildings in R-1 Districts.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, solicited the
advice of the Commission regarding its interpretation of the pertinent sections of
the City Planning Code. He indicated that if the Commission's interpretation of
the Code were the same as Mr. Lilienthal' s, he would be willing to consider with-
drawing his approval of the application in question.

Commissioner Porter, indicating that she had served on the Commission
when the new zoning ordinance, was adopted, stated that she was positive that the
Commission had not intended that the Code would allow existing single-family dwelling
in R-1 Districts to be converted for multiple occupancy since such conversions would
obviously depreciate the value of surrounding properties. Under the circumstances,
she felt that the Commission should request Mr. Steele to withdraw his approval of
the permit application in question.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the Zoning Administrator be
requested to reconsider his approval of the building permit application for con-
version of the single-family home on the southwest corner of Lyon Street and Pacific
Avenue into two-dwelling units.

President Fleishhacker indicated that he had received another letter f rom ■
the Presidio Heights Association of Neighbors requesting that a series of steps be
taken by the Commission regarding selection of a school site for Army personnel
children in the Presidio. After discussion, the Commission referred this letter to
Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, for his recommendation regarding the procedures
which might be followed by the Commission in response to the request.

Commissioner Newman asked if the staff of the Department of City Planning
was aware of the current legal status of the project proposed by the Northern
Waterfront Associates. Mr, Steele replied in the negative.

PRESENTATION OF HOUSING REPORT NO. 1: Background of Housing Policy

Dean R. Macris, Assistant Director- Plans and Programs, presented and
summarized this report which is available in the files of the Department of City
Planning. The purpose of the report was stated on page 1 of the text as follows:

"This report is the first of a series leading toward a
San Francisco improvement plan for housing. The primary

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purpose is to provide the preliminary background
necessary to make a realistic assessment both of city
housing needs and goals and of the ability and willing-
ness of involved city departments to participate in
implementation of an improvement plan for city-wide
housing. A housing plan, no matter how sophisticated,
is irrelevant if its objectives and goals are not
grounded in reality.

This report also provides a historic review of housing
policies and programs for the information and reaction
of concerned government agencies and citizen groups.
Their reactions, additions, and alterations of this
report will prove valuable to the Planning Department.
First, it can further clarify the historic view of
city housing policy. Second, it will furnish addi-
tional response necessary to contribute to the next
working paper in the series, "Issues and Goals",
which will attempt to delineate problems related to
housing and the residential environment in San
Francisco. "

At this point in the proceedings. Commissioner Brinton arrived and
assumed his seat at the Commission table.

Mr. Macris responded to questions raised by members of the Commission
regarding the nature and purpose of the housing study which is currently being
carried out by the staff of the Department of City Planning.

At 2:20 P.M. President Fleishhacker announced that the meeting was
recessed. Members of the Commission then proceeded to Room 282, City Hall, and
reconvened at 2:30 P.M. for hearing of the remainder of the agenda. Commissioner
Mellon was absent when the Commission reconvened.

ZM69.6 255 Onondaga Avenue, south line, west of Otsego Avenue; the

rear 26.67 feet of the lot.
R-i to a C-2 District.

The Secretary stated that he had received a letter from Ezio N. Paolini,
Attorney for the applicant, requesting that the subject application be withdrawn
without prejudice.

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R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, recommended approval
f the request for withdrawal and submitted a draft resolution to that effect to
the Commission.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by
Commissioner Newman, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be adopted

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as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6342 and that the request for withdrawal
of the subject application be approved without prejudice to the applicant.

ZM69.7 221-227 Bay Street, south line, between Stockton and Powell
Streets;
M-1 to R-4 District.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to land
use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He stated that the applicant
had requested the reclassification to R-4 so that one of the subject lots could be
used for residential development which would be prohibited in M-1 Districts.

Commissioner Newman asked if residential development of the site under
the requested R-4 zoning would be subject to the 40-foot height limit. Mr. Steele
replied in the affirmative.

Jack R. Clumeck, Jr., representing the applicant, stated that his firm
had offered to buy one of the subject lots on condition that the reclassification
request be granted. He also advised the Commission that the owner of the second
lot included in the application was in favor of the proposed reclassification.

At this point in the proceedings. Commissioner Mellon returned to the
meeting room and reassumed his chair.

Mr. Clumeck stated that his firm intended to construct approximately
51 units on the larger of the two lots which is located immediately east of the
North Point Theatre; most of the units would be efficiency or one-bedroom apartments.
He pointed out that such a development would be in harmony with the general trend
of development in the area.

No one was present to speak in opposition to the application.

Mr. Steele noted that the character of the subject neighborhood is
changing from industrial to residential; and he indicated that the project proposed
by the applicants would conform both to recommendations of the Northern Waterfront
Plan and to the existing 40-foot height limit in the area. Therefore, he recommended
adoption of the draft resolution approving the subject application.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded by
Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be adopted
as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6343 and that the subject application
be approved.

CU69.11 1721-1723 Scott Street, west line, 150 feet north of Sutter
Street.

Request for conversion of existing residential building into
psychiatrists' offices in an R-4 District.

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R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, referred to land
use and zoning maps to describe the subject property. He noted that the Commission,
during its zoning hearing in January, had disapproved a request for the classifica-
tion of the subject property and had indicated at that time that authorization of
the requested use of the site as a conditional use would be preferable to reclassi-
fication.

Jeremy Ets-Hokin, the applicant, remarked that Mount Zion Hospital is one
of the largest psychiatric centers in the United States; however, very little office
space is available for psychiatrists in the vicinity of the hospital. Under the
circumstances, he felt that conversion of the subject building into psychiatric
offices would fulfill a real need. Furthermore, approval of the subject application
would make restoration of the subject Victorian building economically feasible. He
did not believe that the proposed use would contribute to traffic or parking con-
gestion in the area since none of the doctors occupying the building would have
secretaries and since only one patient would be in each of the doctor's offices at
any given time,

'' Mrs. Harvey, co-owner of the subject property, stated that all of the

people who had been living in the building had been relocated to nice apartments in
other buildings; and, in some cases, transportation had been provided for the moves.

Mr. Ets-Hokin remarked that residential use of the subject property is no
longer desirable in spite of the R-4 zoning of the site because of the non-residential
character of the neighborhood and because of the undesirable character of the
neighborhood at night.

No one was present to speak in opposition to the application.

Commissioner Newman asked how many parking spaces would be required for
the proposed project and how those spaces would be provided. Mr. Ets-Hokin replied
that the City Planning Code would require one parking space for each 300-square feet
of office space; and, based on the amount of office area which would be available
in the subject building, he expected that eleven or twelve parking stalls would be
required. He indicated that he had obtained a commitment for twelve permanent spaces
from a neighboring garage; and he stated that he would be prepared to work out the
details of the required parking spaces with the staff of the Department of City
Planning.

Mr. Steele noted that the subject site is located within a medical complex;
and he felt that the proposed psychiatric offices would provide an appropriate medical
service needed by residents of the City. He also noted that continued use of the
subject site for residential purposes seemed questionalble because of the changing
^\ character of the neighborhood. Therefore, he was prepared to recommend approval of
the application subject to specific conditions which were contained in a draft
resolution which he had prepared for consideration by the Commission. After summari-
zing the conditions, he recommended adoption of the draft resolution.

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Mr. Ets-Hokin stated that he had no objection to the conditions which
were contained in the draft resolution.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Mellon, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution be adopted
as City Planning Conmission Resolution No. 6344 and that the application be approved
subject to the conditions contained in the draft resolution.

ZT69.1 Public hearing on proposed amendments of the City Planning
Code which would permit automobile washing as a conditional
use in C-2, C-3-S, and C-M zoning districts, and as a
principle use in M-1 and M-2 zoning districts.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, reported on this
matter as follows:

"Under the existing zoning pattern the districts where
car washes are permitted are located in the eastern
third of the city, and are therefore inconvenient to
most residential areas. Thus there is limited avail-
ability of such facilities to the bulk of the popu-
lation, and a need exists for wider distribution of
car washes to meet public demand and provide more
convenient services. The basic reason for this limited
availability is that the traditional "tunnel" car
washes are large scale operations, industrial in
appearance and producing considerable noise, vibration,
spray and traffic congestion; accordingly they were
restricted to heavy commercial and industrial zoning
districts. However in recent years a number of newer
varieties of car wash have been developed which
generally do not share the more disagreeable char-
acteristics of the older types. These newer facilities,
which emphasize speed of operation, convenience, and
low cost to the customer, contain more modern and
efficient equipment (and less of it). Unlike the
"tunnel" washes, they frequently do not use blowers,
a conveyor belt or steam cleaning, and they employ
few or no persons. Some of these newer varieties,
known as "exterior" washes, do use a conveyor and
blowers and are in effect smaller and more modern
variations of the old "tunnel" washes. Other facil-
ities may be grouped under the heading of "automatic"
car washes; these are usually non-conveyor or coin-
operated facilities in which a high pressure spray
is directed at the car from either a stationary or
rotating source; blowers are not ordinarily used.
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car washes is the "self-service" variety which is
a non-conveyor coin-operated type without blowers,
in which the car owner himself directs the high
pressure spray on the car through a hose or "wand"
apparatus.

The staff feels that some car washes, including
some of the newer operations, may properly be
limited to "heavier" zoning districts because of
the noise, congestion and other adverse effects
produced. However, many of the newer and smaller
operations could be permitted in C-2 districts
subject to conditional use review. Such review
is essential not only because of the adverse effects
that car washes may engender, but also because not
all locations, particularly in C-2 districts,
would be appropriate for this kind of use. Another
reason for conditional use treatment is that the
great variety of equipment systems now on the
market and the rapid rate of development of new
systems makes it especially unsatisfactory to
handle car washes as principle uses - rather,
individual consideration of each case is necessary.

In addition to the proposed amendment itself, the
staff will submit for the Commission's consideration
a policy statement containing guidelines for review
of individual conditional use applications. This
would be considered and acted on by the Commission
separately from the amendment. The policy statement
would set forth the special factors and conditions
to be considered in each case (which would of course
be in addition to the general conditions applying
to any conditional use). Among the matters to be
included in the policy statement are location and
traffic factors, soundproofing and enclosure, and
accessory uses. By using this separate set of
guidelines, two advantages will be realized: the
amendment itself can be greatly shortened, and a
high degree of flexibility for future change can
be provided, since the Commission itself could
revise the guidelines whereas an ordinance change
requires action by the Board of Supervisors."

Willie L. Brown, Jr. represented five or six individuals who presently
operate manned car washes in San Francisco. He advised the Commission that the
existing car washes utilize an average work force of 150 employees at an average
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225 employees might be employed in the existing plants. Therefore, the car wash
operators have an annual payroll of between $650,000 and $750,000; and, since most
of the employees of the car washes have an average of four people in their families,
a great number of people are dependent upon the jobs which have been created by the
manned car washes,

Mr. Brown noted that the area of San Francisco is quite small, making it
possible for people to travel from any one spot in the City to another in fifteen
or twenty minutes or less; and, under these circumstances, he did not believe that
the proposed amendments presently being considered would be needed for the conveni-
ence of the citizens of San Francisco. Furthermore, if the proposed amendments were
adopted, they would radically change the character of the car washing industry in
San Francisco. At the present time, only one single-operator car wash is doing
business in San Francisco; and the manned car washes hire an average of seventeen
employees each. Approval of the proposed amendments to the City Planning Code
might put the manned car washes out of business; and the social implications of
such circumstances would be considerable. Therefore, he felt that the Commission
should weigh the social factor of possible unemplojnnent against the slight conveni-
ence which would be gained from the proposed amendments in terms of the travel time
used by citizens wishing to have their cars washed. In addition, he felt that the
Commission should realize that the proposed amendments would also affect service
station operators who wash cars on the side.

Mr. Brown stated that he had not found many people to be interested in
or in support of the proposed amendments; and, considering the many real needs of
the City, he did not think that the provision of more car washes should be considered
to be a matter of great moment. In any case, he felt that the Commission should
realize that car washes, whether manned or mechanical, are noisy, smelly, and messy;
and, before taking action on the proposed amendments, he suggested that the Coramissicn
should seek the advice of specialists regarding the character of car wash operations.
He noted that local merchant groups had not given any significant support to the
proposed amendments; and the Port Authority had recently rejected a proposal for
installation of a privately-owned car wash on its property. If car washes could be
considered unsuitable for Port-owned property, he felt that they should also be
considered unsuitable for the Haight-Ashbury district, the Sunset district, or other
areas of the City. If a survey were to be made, he believed that it would indicate
that there are already a sufficient number of car washes in San Francisco to serve
the needs of the City; however, if that were not the case, he would still be con-
vinced that all of the possibilities offered by the present language of the City
Planning Code have not been exhausted. Therefore, he urged the Commission to dis-
approve the proposed amendments.

Commissioner Brinton emphasized that the proposed amendments would allow
car washes in commercial districts only as conditional uses; and, in considering
conditional use applications for new car washes, the Commission would be required
to find that a need exists for the proposed facilities and that the facilities would
not have a detrimental affect on the neighborhood in which they would be located.

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Mr, Brown stated that he was well aware of the nature of the amendments
being considered by the Commission; and he was suggesting that approval of the
proposed amendments would be bad policy. If the proposed amendments were adopted,
any time anyone came to the Commission with a conditional use application requesting
permission to install a car wash they would already "have their foot in the door"
without having to show that the facility would be heeded.

Commissioner Porter asked if Mr. Brown's objections to the proposed
amendments were based on the undesirability of having car washes located in commer-
cial districts or if his opposition was based on the possibility that the ordinance
would result in the replacement of existing car washes with mechanized facilities.
Mr. Brown replied that he questioned whether the City's need for more conveniently
located car wash facilities should be considered to be greater than the needs of
people who are presently employed in existing manned car wash facilities. If semi-
mechanical car washes were allowed to operate in San Francisco, he believed that the
people would be more likely to go to them to have their cars washed for $1 rather
than to manned car washes where the charges may be at the level of $1.75 or higher.
Under the circumstances, he felt that it would be foolish for the Commission to
' change the present law until such time as it becomes obvious that mechanization is
the only answer.

David Suckle, representing the Cal-Car Wash Distributing Company, spoke
in favor of the proposed legislation which, in his opinion, would make it possible
for new types of automobile xvashing equipment to be introduced to San Francisco.
He stated that there are basically three types of customers who frequent car washes;
and all of those types of customers cannot be satisfied by the car wash facilities
presently available in San Francisco. The first type of customer is willing to pay
$2.50 to $3 for full service including cleaning of both the inside and the outside
of the automobile; and the second type of customer prefers to go to a coin operated
wash, pay 250, and spend five minutes washing the car himself; the third type of
customer prefers to frequent one-man operated car washes where external service only
is available. Under the circumstances, Mr. Suckle did not believe that different
types of car washes serving these three types of customers would compete with each
other.

Mr. Suckle advised the Commission that there are presently 90 million
cars in the United States of which approximately ten percent are generally washed
by professionals. The car wash industry itself has been built on the basis of need;
and, within the last five years, more than 15,000 car washes have been established
across the country. He agreed with Mr. Brown that it should take no more than
twenty minutes to drive from any one part of San Francisco to another; and yet, it
was obvious that it would be more convenient for people to drive around the corner
to have their car washed at a service station than to drive clear across town as
\ they must do under present circumstances. He remarked that no showing had been made
that car washes are necessarily noisy, smelly, or messy. Finally, as to need, he
advised the Commission that Dallas, Texas, a city of comparable size to San Francisco^
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in excess of 250 car washes, approximately 35 of which are fully manned. To his
knowledge, the car wash industry in Dallas had not suffered any competition problems
in spite of the large increase in the number of facilities available because of the
public need for such facilities.

Commissioner Porter asked if she were correct in understanding that the
issue of permitting certain types of car washes in San Francisco was not before the
Commission since all types of car washes are presently permitted in industrial
districts; the object of the proposed legislation would be to allow some car washes
to be installed as conditional uses in commercial districts. Mr. Steele replied
that Commissioner Porter's understanding was correct.

Commissioner Porter asked if a certain minimum lot area would be necessary
for car washes. Mr. Steele replied that no specific standards for lot size had been
established.

l-Ir. Suckle stated that his firm would be willing to work with the staff
of the Department of City Planning to plan attractive car wash facilities if such
facilities were to be permitted as conditional uses in commercial districts.

At this point in the proceedings, Commissioner Wight arrived and assumed
his chair.

E. E. Smith, representing the Hydro Spray Distributing Company of Northern
California, stated that the car wash industry today is similar to the hamburger
business as it was fifteen years ago; and he noted that as the hamburger business
had expanded, the quality of the merchandise, the quality of the service, and the
general appearance of hamburger stands had improved. He believed that there would
always continue to be a need and a demand for tunnel-type car washes; yet, at the
same time, he felt that other types of facilities should be made available. He
informed the Commission that the Bank of America had issued a report on car washes
in 1965 which indicated that semi-automatic car wash facilities seemed to present
little if any competition for the full service type of operations. If anything,
coin-operated car washes would seem to educate the public to appreciate having their
cars washed; and, if those people eventually get to the point where they have more
money than time, they would probably switch to full-service car washes.

Mr. Smith advised the Commission that there are 371,628 automobiles
registered in San Francisco at the present time; and he estimated that approximately
60 car washing facilities will be needed to provide adequate service for that number
of vehicles. He doubted, however, that that many sites would be available in San
Francisco where it would be economically feasible to install automatic car washes.
Mr. Smith was not aware of any instances in which installation of automatic car
washes had put anyone out of business; and, since more cars are being manufactured
every day, he felt that the need for additional car wash facilities would continue
to grow. He agreed that if every service station in San Francisco were in the car
washing business, there would be no need for automatic car washes; however, most
service stations are not interested in doing car washing since the money which they
receive for such service does not pay them for the cost of their labor.

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Joseph B. Brennfleck, president of the Garage Employees Union Local 665,
feared that introduction of automatic car washes into San Francisco would result
in the curtailment of employment. He stated that most of the people employed by
the existing car washes are unskilled workers who tend to stay with the industry.
He remarked that there are only so many cars which need to be washed in San Francisco
each day; and he felt that no necessity had been shown for "opening the door" for
new types of car washes.

President Fleishhacker re-emphasized that the proposed legislation being
considered by the Commission would not allow any types of car washing equipment to
be used which are not presently allowed by the existing ordinance.

Mr. Brennfleck replied that he understood that point; however, he believed
that adoption of the ordinance would encourage construction of more car washes,
thus putting existing manned operations out of business.

President Fleishhacker asked why Mr. Brennfleck was so positive that only
\ a certain number of people would wish to have their cars washed each day. Mr.
Brennfleck replied that there are only so many cars in San Francisco and so many
people who are willing to pay the fee for having their automobiles washed.

That being the case. President Fleishhacker remarked that he assumed that
any entrepreneurs who might install new car wash facilities would not be able to
"make the grade". Mr. Brennfleck indicated that he could not support that assumption.

Ken Carpenter stated that he hoped to be one of the entrepreneurs opening
nev; car wash facilities in San Francisco. He remarked that there are presently more
than 378,000 vehicles registered in San Francisco and only eight registered car
washes to service those vehicles. Assuming that there were ten car wash facilities
operating fifteen hours a day, they would be able to wash only 4,500 automobiles
each day; and, at that rate, it would take more than 75 days t« wash all of the
automobiles in San Francisco. Under the circumstances, he felt that it should be
apparent that there is a need for additional car washing facilities in San Francisco.
Furthermore, with only a limited number of facilities available, cars waiting to be
washed are often backed up into public streets to the displeasure of the City Plan--
ning Commission and the Department of Public Works; and he felt that that situation
was another indication of the need for more car washing facilities. Mr. Carp)enter
stated that fifty percent of all automobiles are never washed because their owners
are not willing to do the job themselves or to pay the prices charged by manned car
wash operations; and he believed that it would be those people who would frequent
coin-operated facilities without drawing business from existing car washers.

Frank Mogliotti stated that he had been in the car wash business in
I ^Berkely for ten years; and he believed that car washes do not offer competition for
each other. He stated that the biggest problem being faced by operators of car
washes today is labor turnover; and, because of that problem, he had decided to
change from full service operations to semi-automatic operations.

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Mr. Wilson indicated that he concurred with the remarks which had been
made by Mr. Brown in opposition to the proposed legislation. He believed that the
trend towards accommodation of the automobile should be reversed and that more
amenities should be provided for pedestrians; and, in any case, he did not think
that it would be appropriate to place car washes in the vicinity of residential
areas.

Mr. Steele submitted two draft resolutions for consideration by the
Commission. The first draft resolution would approve the proposed City Planning
Code amendments concerning car washes; and the second resolution would set guide-
lines which would be used by the Commission for review of conditional use applica-
tions for car washes. After summarizing the resolutions, he recommended that both
be adopted.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6345 be adopted
and that the proposed City Planning Code amendments concerning car washes be
approved.

Subsequently, it was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded by Commiss-o.
loner Porter, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6346 be adopted and that
the guidelines recommended by Mr. Steele for review of conditional use applications
for car washes be adopted as Commission policy.

CU68.31 Fairmont Hotel, block bounded by Mason, California, Powell,
and Sacramento Streets.

Request for expansion of existing hotel by addition of a
tower exceeding 160 feet in height. (Postponed from
meeting of December 5, 1968).

The Secretary read a letter which had been received from Marc H. Monheimer,
Attorney for the Fairmont Hotel Company, requesting withdrawal of the subject
application.

R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director-Implementation, submitted a draft
resolution which would approve the request for withdrawal without prejudice to the
subject application.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded by
Commissioner Nei^ian, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6347 be adopted
and that the request for withdrawal of application No. CU68.31 be approved.

CU69.I3 Children's Hospital, located in block bounded by California,
Cherry, Sacramento, and Maple Streets,

Request for addition of a fifth floor on the existing four-
story building located on Sacramento Street mid-way between
Maple and Cherry Streets, in an R-3 and R-4 District.

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R. Spencer Steele, Assistant Director- Implementation, referred to land
use and zoning maps to describe the subject property.

Ronald Wick, Administrator of the Children's Hospital, advised the
Commission that the proposed addition would be used for 32 extended care beds.

Franklyn Lyons, speaking for the president of the Jordan Park Improvement
Association, indicated his support of the subject application. He noted that the
new garage which was built by the Hospital in 1966 had included a sufficient number
of parking spaces to meet the requirements for addition of a fifth floor to the
subject building; and, in viex'j of that fact, his association was prepared to support
the subject application. However, following completion of the proposed project,
he hoped that the hospital would prepare a master plan for future expansion which
could be reviewed both by the City Planning Commission and by residents of the
subject neighborhood; and he indicated that his association in reviewing the Master
Plan, would be most concerned about the provision of adequate parking spaces.

> Maria Clever, 3S34 Sacramento Street, advised the Commission that she

represented the owners of properties located on the north side of Sacramento Street
in the subject block. Because of construction projects under way on the hospital
site, they have lived with noise, dust and dirt for the past four years; and, as
a result, their properties have decreased in value. Already, their properties face
a large white wall which blocks the sun; and no parking spaces are ever available
on the street. She recognized the importance of providing 32 more beds for the
hospital; however, she also felt that owners of residential property should be
afforded some consideration.

Bill Miller, representing the San Francisco building trade, spoke in
favor of the subject application. He indicated that the proposed construction
project would provide both work and needed hospital space for the members of his
Union.

Two other members of the audience indicated their concurrence with the
statements \7hich had been made by Mrs. Clever.

The Secretary read a letter which had been received from Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Khourie, 3851 Clay Street, protesting the subject application because of
the detrimental affect which the hospital complex is having on the character of
the adjacent residential neighborhood. The existing buildings in the hospital
complex produce too much light at night and block the sun during the daytime; and
the hospital has created a major parking problem in the neighborhood.

Mr. Steele recommended approval of the application subject to two con-
\ ditions. He believed that the proposed project would provide a desirable additional
medical service at a long-established and accepted hospital; and he felt that the
project would not adversely affect light, air, and views of adjacent properties.
Furthermore, the proposed project had been anticipated by the City Planning Com-
mission when it adopted a resolution in 1966 authorizing a parking garage having
uncommitted parking spaces that could be used to meet the requirements for future
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He submitted a draft resolution containing two conditions which he had
prepared for consideration by the Commission and recommended its adoption.

President Fleishhacker asked if the Commission wished to accommodate
Mr. Lyon's request by establishing a third condition which would require the
Children's Hospital to prepare and submit a Master Plan for future development
for review by the Commission. Commissioner Porter felt that the Commission should
rely on the Hospital to exercise its own initiative in preparing such a Master Plan;
and she did not believe that approval of the project presently under consideration
should be made contingent upon submission of such a Master Plan.

In response to the question raised by President Fleishhacker, Mr. Wick
stated that he had no objection to the conditions which were contained in the draft
resolution. He also indicated that the Hospital had already begun working with
the staff of the Department of City Planning in an effort to prepare a revised
Master Plan for future development of the Hospital.

Commissioner Brinton asked if the revised Master Plan had been discussed
I ' with the Jordan Park Neighborhood Association or with other neighborhood associations
from the area. Mr. Wick replied that a brief discussion of the revised Master Plan
had been held with the Jordan Park Neighborhood Improvement Association last Friday;
and he indicated that further discussions vjould be scheduled at a later date.

Mr. Lyon stated that the Children's Hospital had been most willing to
cooperate with the neighborhood association; and he agreed with Commissioner Porter
that approval of the project presently being considered should not be made contin-
gent upon the preparation of a new Master Plan for the Hospital.

After further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Newman, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that Resolution No. 6348 be adopted
and that the application be approved subject to the conditions contained in the
draft resolution.

CU69.12 Pacific Medical Center, located in the block bounded by
Sacramento, Clay, Buchanan, and Webster Streets, the
southern half of the block on the north side of Clay
Street between Buchanan and Webster Streets, most of the
block on the west side of Webster Street between
Sacramento and Clay Streets, and the southeast corner
of Webster and Sacramento Streets.

Request for modification of conditions contained in
Resolution No. 5633 authorizing rebuilding and expansion
of the Pacific Medical Center. Expansion of the property
covered by the previous conditional use authorization is
also requested.

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R. Spencer Steele, Assistant -Director-Implementation, stated that the
applicants had requested modification of conditions contained in Resolution No. 5633

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which authorized rebuilding and expansion of the medical center in conformity
with the Master Plan dated November 30, 1961, so as to allox^ changed siting of
the individual buildings proposed in the master plan, to reallocate floor area
devoted to the hospital, professional office, medical and paramedical facilities,
and teaching and research, and to expand the total number of hospital beds from
350 in the I963 authorization to 311 beds in a first stage hospital proposed for
immediate construction with design potential for building expansion to accommodate
a total of approximately 500 beds. A UoO-car parking garage for the first phase
of the hospital would be placed at the southvrest corner of Clay and Webster
Streets. In conclusion, Ilr. Steele stated that the Commission had already con-
sidered the proposed vacation of Clay Street which had been requested by the
medical center; and, as a result, that matter would not be before the Commission
for discussion during the present meeting.

President Fleishhacker advised the audience that the members of the
Coimnission vrere well acquainted with the issues involved in the subject applica-
tion because of the large amount of nail i/hich they had received on the natter
during the past week.

Robert E. Burns, president of the Board of Directors of the Pacific
Medical Center, introduced Jaquelin Kijiae , vice president of the Board. Mr. Hume
reviewed the history of the Pacific Medical Center, noting that the location
proposed for the new hospital building has been used for medical purposes for
the past 87 years. He advised the Corjaission that the Pacific Medical Center
excels in heart surgery and mental services as well as being one of the leading
teaching institutions in California. Since the time that the buildings i;ere
vacated by Stanford University, it had been obvious that it ■irould be necessary
to construct a new hospital building for the medical center; however, until the
present time, inadequate financing had hindered the development of plans for
the new facility. Fortunately, in I96T, the Pacific Medical Center received
top priority in the State for Federal f imds ; and a total of $5,500,000 would
be available from. ..combined Federal and State resources if permission for the
construction of the proposed hospital could be obtained from the City Planning
Commission. It was extrem.ely important, however, that the Commission should
take action during the present meeting since approved plans would have to be
transmitted to the Federal government by mid-M.arch if the Federal funds were
to be obtained.

Mr. Hume advised the Commission that the plans for the proposed facility
had been modified at the request of the staff of the Department of City Planning;
and, as a result of those modifications, the floor space of the hospital would be
reduced by 1,300 square feet and the cost of the building would be increased by
$^+5,000. Since construction of the nev hospital building would eliminate some
of the parking spaces presently available, he urged that the Commission also
approve the UoO-space parking garage which i/as being proposed as part of the
subject application.

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Dr. Gaboti, a specialist in heart surgery on the staff of the Pacific
Medical Center, informed the Commission that a great number of people, having
heard of the possible construction of the new hospital building, had moved to
San Francisco hoping to be able to study at the Pacific Medical Center. He
stated that the new hospital building would not merely replace the existing
hospital facilities but would provide an entirely new type of teaching and re-
search hospital for the community. In conclusion, he stated that the linear
arrangement of the proposed hospital had been dictated by the desire to provide
that new type of facility.

Martin Paley, Director of the Health Facilities Planning Board, confirmed
that of nine projects reviewed by his Board, the top priority in terras of need for
the City had been given to the new hospital proposed by the Pacific Medical Center.
He felt that construction of the new hospital would be extremely significant to
San Francisco and to the Bay Area; and he emphasized that the hospital would have
to be under construction by July 1 to qualify for the grants which had been prom-
ised by the Federal and State governments.

Mr. Patterson of the firm of Stone, Marraccini, and Patterson, architects
for the applicants, presented a model of the proposed project and described details
of the project with the use of photographic slides. He stated that the hospital
would initially have a capacity of 311 beds; and it would be constructed so that
it could eventually be expanded to accorjnodate 500 or 600 beds. The proposed
hospital would not be just an ordinary hospital, but woxild be used as a research
and educational facility; and, because of the special function which the bxoilding
would serve, it had had to be designed in a certain way. It would not be possible
for the Pacific Medical Center to demolish any of its existing buildings to make
way for the new hospital while continuing its present operations; and, consequently,
the only site available for the hospital was the one which had been chosen, includ-
ing a portion of Clay Street. Given that site, the total configuration of the
hospital had been then dictated by the functions which the hospital would serve and
by the necessity of relating those activities to each other on all floors of the
proposed structure. Ultimately, the building would consist of three floors below
the grade of Buchanon Street and eight stories above grade for a height of 155
feet above Buchanon Street; initially, hovrever, the two top nursing floors would
be deleted. The base of the building would be set back 20 feet from Buchanon Street;
and an extensive landscaped plaza would be provided at the Buchanon Street entrance
to the building. In conclusion, Mr. Patterson described building and landscaping
plans which he had prepared for the proposed UOO-stall parking garage.

Leonard D. Berger, Attorney for the Pacific Heights Neighborhood Council,
apoke in opposition to the subject application. In response to a question raised
by President Fleishhacker, he indicated that the organization which he represented
)has more than one hundred members who live within one block of the Pacific Medical
Center complex. He stated that his clients were not obstructionists; and they were
willing to concede that the proposed hospital might be necessary. However, they
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the proposed facility at an early date. A letter had heen addressed to the
hospital in July, 1968, asking that the Pacific Heights Neighborhood Coiincil be
advised of any plans beins developed for future expansion of the medical center;
but no reply had been received until the latter part of January, 1969, when the
Board of Supervisors was already preparing to hold public hearings relative to
the proposed vacation of Clay Street in the subject block. He stated that his
clients were unalterably opposed to the vacation of Clay Street for the Pacific
Medical Center; and, since it had been several years since the City Planning Com-
mission had approved the vacation of Clay Street as being in conformity with the
mster plan, he felt that that proposal should have been reconsidered by the
Commission last Fall in view of the changes which had been made in the riaster plan
for the Pacific fledical Center.

Commissioner Brinton advised Ilr. Berger that the City Planning Commission
had approved the vacation of Clay Street as being in conformity with the Master
Plan of the City and County of San Francisco on December 8, I96I; and he indicated
that that action had had nothing to do with either the original or revised version
of the medical center's master plan for future development.

W. H. Gilmartin, president of the Pacific Heights Neighborhood Council,
reminded the Commission that his organization had approved the original master
plan for expansion of the Pacific Medical Center. While they had not considered
the original Master Plan to be ideal, they felt that they could live with it.
However, after that master jjlan was approved, several years elapsed before the
proposed expansion of the medical center Xv'as again discussed. Finally, early in
1967, revised expansion plans began to be formulated by the medical center. Yet,
although his organization had tried to talk with the medical center at an earlier
date, communication had not been achieved until the past six or seven weeks.

Mr. Gilmartin stated that he and other members of his organization had
first seen the medical center's revised master plan on January 28, I969; and it
had proven to be a shock to most of them. Through ensuing discussions with the
medical center, one concession had been gained — the raising of the "vista" lobby
to a height of 31 feet. Mr. Gilmartin stated that he appreciated the problems
being faced by the medical center; but he felt that it should be realized that the
surrounding neighborhood and the City as a whole had problems, also. He believed
that the staff of the Department of City Planning, also, had been concerned about
the plans which had been submitted for the proposed facility; and, if the vacation
of Clay Street had not been approved so long ago, he felt that the staff of the
Department of City Planning might not have been willing to recommend approval of
the plans presently under consideration. In any case, the staff of the Department
of City Planning had made a commendable attempt to obtain compensating amenities
for the neighborhood by sub-_itting a set of criteria which were practical for
future development of the medical center excepting, of course, the hospital build-
ing itself. Of those criteria, the one which he considered to be the most impor-
tant was that the new office building proposed to be located next to the hospital
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itO feet. He also felt that it was important that the proposed office building
should not extend beyond a line located 15 feet south of the medical center's
northerl;/ property line. He believed that the proposed office building would be
constructed in the very near future; and, before the medical center begins to
find itself faced with deadlines, he hoped that residents of the neighborhood
would be given an opportunity to react to the proposed plans for that building.
He realized that San Francisco is tending increasingly towards high-rise construc-
tion; but, at the same time, he felt that some effort should be made to preserve
the quality of some of the City's residential neighborhoods. In conclusion, he
indicated that he was confident that the hospital could achieve a modern medical
complex while preserving some of the amenities of modern urban design.

Commissioner Porter stated that she had served on the Commission in I961
when the vacation of Clay Street in the subject block had been approved; and she
indicated that the Commissioners had taken favorable action on the proposal at
that time because they felt that the street vacation would be in conformity with
the City's Master Plan. She appreciated the fact that high-rise buildings can
cause difficulties in residential neighborhoods; however, she pointed out that
the R-k zoning ; of the site wo\ild allow construction of an apartment building
which could reach the same height as the proposed hospital. With these considera-
tions in mind, she asked Ilr. Gilmartin if he wished to prevent the proposed Pacific
Medical Center from becoming a reality.

Ilr. Gilmartin replied that he felt that the past actions of his group
spoke for themselves. VJhen a TO-foot high hospital building which also involved
the closing of Clay Street was proposed in I963, his organization had not objected.
Nevertheless, the changes which had been made in the proposed building during the
interim were difficult to accept.

Father Carney, 2210 Clay Street, felt that property owners had a right
to be concerned about projects such as the one which was presently being con-
sidered because it is so easy to collapse before the progress of a great society.
He emphasized that the b'uilding now being considered would not be the end of the
Pacific Medical Center's expansion; it xjould be the beginning. Eventually, other
buildings in the complex would be torn down to be replaced by larger structures .
Under the circumstances , he felt that it night be a mistake to approve construc-
tion of a building which would inevitably lead to the development of a new complex
of buildings which would be totally inappropriate in the subject neighborhood.
Therefore, he urged the Commission to give consideration to the comments being
made by people who live in and take pride in the subject neighborhood.

President Fleishhacker asked if Father Carney was requesting the City
Planning Commission to deny the subject application. Father Carney replied in
the affirmative.

Richard L. Carico represented Mr. and Mrs. Skirb, oi-mers of property at
22U0 Buchanan Street. He noted that the Commission, in considering a conditional
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detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of people
residing in the surrounding neighborhood. He emphasized that the properties
adjacent to the site of the proposed hospital are developed residentially; and,
given the size, shape, and location of the proposed building, he felt that it
could not be said that it would not have a detrimental affect on the surrounding
residential area. The bviilding would block some light in the afternoon hours;
and it would destroy a considerable portion of the vista presently enjoyed from
Lafayette Park both by residents of the subject neighborhood and by people from
other areas of the City.

Hr. Carico indicated that he was aware that the City Planning Commission
had approved the proposed vacation of Clay Street in I96I. However, in view of
the many changes which have taken place in the subject neighborhood since that
time, he felt that the Commission should have taken advantage of a more recent
opportunity to reconsider the street vacation proposal. He noted that the case
docket on the subject application contained a memo from a member from the staff
of the Department of Planning to Ilr. Steele advising him that the Comraission had
been offered an opportunity to reconsider the proposed vacation request. Yet, in
spite of the fact that large new apartment buildings had been constructed in the
subject neighborhood during the interim, and in spite of the fact that traffic and
parking congestion had increased significantly, the Commission had decided to stand
on its 1961 recommendation regarding the vacation of Clay Street. In his opinion,
the matter should have been reconsidered.

Mr. Carico remarked that the Pacific Medical Center had stated that they
would lose Federal funding for their proposed project if the Commission failed to
act favorably on the subject application during the present hearing; but he noted
that the same argument had been used in I963 when the first set of plans for the
hospital had been brought before the Commission. He indicated that he did not
oppose the hospital itself; but he did oppose the proposed design of the building
because of the detrimental affect which it would have on the adjacent neighborhood.
Under the circumstances, he believed that changes should be made in the design of
the proposed building; and he did not believe that the Pacific Medical Center would
leave San Francisco if the specific building now being considered were not approved.
He stated that the medical center must have known for a long time that they vrere
going to apply for Federal funds; and, if that were the case, he felt that the
medical center had not been fair to residents of the neighborhood or to the Com-
mission to wait until the last minute before seeking approval of their plans.

Mr. Irving Levy, 2235 Lagiina Street, stated that he lives in a 29-unit
apartment building which has only 16 parking spaces; and, because many of the
employees of the Pacific Medical Center park on the streets, parking congestion
in the subject neighborhood has become a very serious problem. He stated that he
was opposed to the hospital building which was proposed by the medical center in
1963; but he did resent the fact that the medical center had come to the Commission
at the last moment with revised plans which had not been seen by residents of the
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Captain William T. Groner, 2315 Washington Street, stated that his
property immediately abuts the hospital site. He indicated that he agreed with
everything vhich had been said already in opposition to the subject application.
In addition, he noted that the City Planning Commission, in 1966, had passed a
resolution setting a policy that the medical center should not plan to expand north
of a certain line drawn between Clay and Washington Streets ; and he called attention
to the fact that the design terms of reference which had been prepared by the staff
of the Department of City Planning indicated that the vacant lot to the rear of his
property which lies north of the boundary established hy the Commission in 1966
could be developed with a building having a height of 15 feet. He stated that con-
struction of such a building on the vacant lot would violate policy position taken
by the Commission in 1966; and, because of the slope of the lot, the building would
have a height equal to the route line of his building.

Commissioner Porter asked about the zoning of Captain Groner 's property.
Captain Groner replied that his property is zoned R-3 with a UO-foot height limit.

Commissioner Porter recalled that some of the property owners in the
subject neighborhood had requested that their property be rezoned to R-2. That
request had been approved by the Com:nission, thus creating an P-2 island in the
midst of an area zoned H-h and R-5. She realized that high-rise buildings can cause
difficulties when located adjacent to lesser density areas; but the lower density
zoning classification had been assigned by the Commission at the request of the
property owners. In any case, since the properties owned by the Pacific Medical
Center are zoned for "R-k and R-5, they could be developed with high-rise apartment
buildings even if the high-rise hospital building had not been proposed. In the
long run, she believed that high-rise apartment buildings would be more detrimental
than the hospital building.

Captain Groner stated that he did not object to the zoning pattern in the
subject neighborhood although he had fought strongly to prevent the medical center
from having all property in the area rezoned to R-U. However, he felt that the
Commission should stand by its established policy of opposing any construction of
buildings for the medical center north of the boundary line which was established
in 1966. In conclusion, he also urged the Commission to take steps to assure that
the office building being considered by the medical center would not be as high as
the hospital building which was presently being considered.

Ilr. Steele, noting the presence of Dr. Sox, Director of Public. Health,
in the meeting room, asked him if it was his opinion that the proposed hospital is
needed. Dr. Sox replied in the affirmative.

Hr. Steele remarked that the Coninission had recognized the need for
rebuilding and expansion of the Pacific Medical Center since 196O; and he noted
that experts in the medical field had reaffirmed that need during the present
hearing. IThile it was apparent that the existing buildings of the medical center
must be replaced, it was also obvious that space on which to build a new building.

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while keeping the existing hospital in operation, was limited. To meet the needs
of the community and to obtain Federal and State financing, the proposed hospital
would have to be of the size presently proposed and vrith a capability of being
expanded to approximately 500 beds in the future. He noted that the subject prop-
erty is zoned H-h and thus susceptible to being developed with a high-rise, high-
density residential biiilding without Commission control; however, because of the
i+O-foot height limit which pertains to property north of the hospital site, he
felt that it would be important to restrict the height of any building constructed
along the northern boundary of the medical center; and, as a result, the staff of
the Department of City Planning had prepared urban design terms of reference out-
lining appropriate maximum building heij^hts and locations for buildings within the
center. The medical center's master plan would have to be revised to accommodate
those design terms of reference; and, until that revision has been accomplished,
he woiiLd not be vrilling to recommend approval of the over-all master plain. However,
he indicated that he was prepared to recommend approval of certain elements of the
master plan to the extent of including several additional lots within the boundaries
of the medical center master plan area, allowing the construction of a parking
garage on the expanded site formerly contemplated as a parking lot, and approving
final plans for the first phase 311-bed hospital, all on the major condition that
the hospital accept the maximum bxiildin^ height and location design terms of ref-
erence recommended by the staff of the Department of City Planning for use as
guidelines in the preparation of a new master plan. If the Commission determined
that it should be approved according to the previous recommendations, he would
fiirther recoromend that final consideration of the master plan be taken under advise-
ment and scheduled for further public hearing on October 2, I969. Subsequently, he
submitted a draft resolution approving the application in part subject to seven
conditions. After reading and commenting on the conditions, he recommended
adoption of the draft resolution.

Commissioner Mellon asked if the staff of the Department of City Plan-
ning was convinced that there would be no possibility of lovrering the height of
the proposed hospital building. Mr. Steele replied that the staff had investigated
that possibility; however, to the best of his knowledge, it would not be possible
to lower the height of the building vrhile meeting the given needs of the hospital
and the requirement of continued operation of the hospital during the three-year
construction period.

Mr. Burns stated that the Pacific Medical Center was willing to accept
Mr. Steele's recommendations; and he indicated that the design criteria recommended
by the staff of the Department of City Planning had already been discussed to some
considerable extent by the medical center.

John Field, 2U16 Webster Street, stated that he was in favor of the
project proposed by the medical center with the stipulations which had been
recommended by the Department of City Planning. However, since approximately
1,600 people would be moving between the proposed garage facility and the proposed
hospital every day, he felt that the revised master plan for the medical facility
should reflect special provisions for accommodating that pedestrian traffic. He

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also hoped that residents of the neighborhood would have an opportunity to review
such aspects of the revised master plan before it is approved by the City Planning
Commission. Mr. Steele replied that the revised master plan of the medical center
would be considered during a public hearing to be held on or before October 2, I969.

Commissioner Porter urged that the medical center make arrangements to
discuss its revised master plan with residents of the neighborhood before bringing
the plan before the Commission for a public hearing.

Ilr. Berger noted that condition No. 2 of the draft resolution would
reqxiire that buildings indicated in the revised master plan be in conformity with
the design terms of reference which have been developed by the staff of the Depart-
ment of City Planning; and he noted that the design terms of reference specified
that no structure abutting Bush Street should exceed a height of 60 feet. In order
to clarify that restriction, he asked that the prohibition be explicitly stated in
condition Ho. 2. Commissioner Brinton suggested that Ilr. Berger's concern would
be met if the words "incorporated herein by reference" were inserted after the
words "exhibit B" in condition No. 2 of the dra.ft resolution, "exhibit B" being
the design terms of reference which had been prepared by the staff of the Department
of City Planning. After discussion, the Commission voted unanimously to amend the
draft resolution by insertion of the words recommended by Commissioner Brinton.

Commissioner Porter asked if lir. Berger were prepared to support approval
of the subject application now that condition No. 2 had been changed as requested.
Ilr. Berger replied that he felt sure that the Commission would adopt the draft
resolution; and he had been anxious to make certain that the new office building
being considered by the medical center would not rise to the same height as the
proposed hospital building.

Captain Groner stated that he was still very much concerned about the
vacant lot which abuts his property on the south and which is located north of
the boundary established for the medical center by the City Planning Commission
in 1966. Although the design terms of reference which had been prepared by the
staff of the Department of City Planning indicated that a 15-foot high building
could be constructed on that vacant lot for the medical center, he urged that the
Commission act consistently with its previously established policy and delete that
parcel of property from the medical center's master plan.

Ilr. Steele remarlced that if the parcel in question were deleted from the
medical center's master plan it would be possible for someone not associated vfith
the medical center to apply for construction of a professional office building on
the site.

Captain Groner replied that the vacant lot is presently zoned R-3; and
he felt that retention of that zoning \rould prevent construction of a private
office building on the property. He then requested that condition No. 1 of the
draft resolution be deleted in its entirety. That condition read as follows:

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"The boundaries of Pacific Iledical Center shall be
expanded as shown on the site plan filed with this
application and labeled 'exhibit A'."

Commissioner Porter felt that the vacant lot abutting Captain Groner's
property should be retained in the medical center's master plan since the Com-
mission would have no control over development of that site if it were deleted
from the master plan.

After fiirther discussion it was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded
by Commissioner Nevnnan, and carried vinanimously that the draft resolution, as
amended by insertion of the words, "incorporated herein by reference" in condition
No. 2, be adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 63^9 and that the
application of the Pacific Medical Center be approved in part with conditions.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Lyixn. E. Pio
Administrative Secretarvr

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CITY PLAinilviG COIliasSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, March 13, 1969.

The City Planning Commission net pursuant to notice on Thursday,
March 13, 1969, at 2:15 p.m. at 100 Larkin Street.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr., President; James S.
Kearney, Vice President; William M. Brinton,
Thomas J. Mellon, V/alter S. Newraan, Mrs, Charles B.
Porter, and Walter W. Wight, members of the
City Planning Comraission,

ABSEIIT: Hone,

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner Brinton,
and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meetings of November lU, 1968,
and February 6 and 20, 1969, be approved as submitted and that the minutes of
the meeting of Februarjr 27, 1969, be approved with corrections.

CURRENT MATTERS

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, reported on his recent atten-
dance at a conference on transportation and commionity values which was held
near Washington, D. C.

The Director reported that the Board of Supervisors, acting on Monday,
had approved the request of the Pacific Medical Center for vacation of a portion
of Clay Street.

The Director informed the Commission that the Board of Supervisors
had also approved the Department of City Planning 's supplemental budget request
for replacement of eqiiipment and supplies which were stolen during the recent
burglary of the Annex office.

The Director advised the Commission that the California Chapter of
the AIP is presently holding its annual conference in San Francisco.

Commissioner Brinton, noting that he had read in the newspapers that
the Transamerica Corporation had filed axi application for a site permit for
their new b\iilding, asked if representatives of that firm had met ^^^ith the staff
of the Department of City Planning to discuss the possibility of altering the
proposed building before filing the site permit application. The Director re-
plied that he had met with representatives of the Transamerica Corporation on
the same day that the site permit application had been filed; and, as a result
of that meeting, he and the representative of the Transamerica Corporation had
"agreed to disagree".

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Commissioner Mellon stated that he had received correspondence from
the Transaraerica Corporation's attorneys raising questions regarding the present
ovraership of Merchant Street. The Director remarked that he, also, had received
a copy of that letter which indicated that present ownership of Merchant Street
might he vested in the State of California,

Commissioner Mellon said that legislation is r»ending in Sacramento
which would give the City emd County of San Francisco title to Merchant Street;
and, following adoption of that legislation, the City would be in a position to
consider the Transaraerica Corporation's request for vacation of a portion of the
street,

REVIEW OF V7EST BAY RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY TRAI'JSIT MASTER PLAII PROPOSAL

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, reported on this matter as

follows !

"For the past fovir years the Uest Bay Rapid Transit Authority
(UBRTA) has been developing a transit master plan for San
Mateo Coxmty. This June the Authority will submit this
master plan to that County's voters for approval. The
San Francisco Departuent of City Planning has been requested
by WBRTA to review and coument upon its plan. This eval-
uation is confined to those aspects of the plan which
relate to or have an impact upon San Francisco's trans-
portation problems, policies and plans.

The West Bay plan calls for a two stage transit develop-
ment program. The initial phase advocates the construc-
tion of a BART compatible rail transit line from the BART
Daly City station to Center Street in Millbrae, adjacent
to San Francisco International Airport. This transit
line trould serve the Airport via a shuttle system from
the Center Street station. This proposal does not call
for .annexation to the Bay Area Rapid Transit District
but contemplates \7est Bay oimership of the line with a
joint operating agreement with BART for through train
service. It is conteriplated that Southern Pacific vrould
continue their commuter service to San Francisco from
southern San Mateo County and Santa Clara Coiinty. The
first phase of the WBRTA plan also calls for the establish-
ment of a coTonty-wide bus system. This would provide
local bus service and feeder service to rapid transit
and Southern Pacific stations. When West Bay develops
its detailed bus system the possibility of connections
from the coastside Peninsula areas to the Muni system
in the southv;est sector of the City should be fully
explored.

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The second stage of the ^-TBRTA naster plan proposes that
the rail rapid transit line be extended fron Center
Street in Uillbrae to San Jose. The Southern 'f'acific
connuter service would "be sunplanted by this extension.

In September of last 3''ear, I presented to this Com-
nission a report on ra-^id transit to San 'P'rancisco
International Airport and the Peninsula. This report
discussed the alternatives of BART extension, SAFEGE
nonorail and Southern Pacific upgrading as possible
alternative means of achieving the following objectives:

1. To provide a high-capacity means of bringing
nersons into concentrated central areas of
emplo^Tnent , shopping, business and entertainment;

2. To provide a link in a regional ranid transit
systera serving the Central Business District,
stiifiulating its orderly developiient, and help-
ing to shape the direction of its growth and
expansion;

3. To provide a high-capacity, congestion-free
facility'- for reaching San Francisco International
Airport;

U, To provide mass transportation fa.cilities for
the Southeast Bayshore District.

Tlie conclusion of this report was that the best way to
achieve these objectives xrould be aji initial extension
of B.APiT to San Francisco Internations-l Airport and that
long range policy should call for extension of the BART
line fron the Aimort to San Jose and the construction
of an additional transit line from our Central Business
District through the Ba;"-shore to connect with the BART
line at the Airport.

These recommendations were incorporated in the Cit;'
Planning Coinmiss ion's Resolution No. 626C, adopted
Sentenber 12, 1963. Since that tine the on-going work
on the Department's development of transportation
policies reinforces the Coai-iiss ion's resolution and
further su-oports the view that BART extension is the
most comprehensive method of solving many of the City's
transnortation deficiencies frora the Peninsula corridor.

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The WBRTA transit naster plan nov under consideration
is harmonious with our overall transit objectives . Perhaps
the most significant aspect of the proposal is that San
Hateo County feels that its basic inter-county transit needs
can best be achieved by the same means as proposed by this
Commission. While there are of course differences in details,
in the areas of our mutual interest, the concepts are basic-
ally the sariie.

There is only one major concern I have with the West Bay
proposal. This is the location of the Airport transit
station in the vicinity of Center Street in Tiillbrae with
a shuttle service to the terminals. I am concerned because
the possibility of an additional transfer could discourage
optimum use of the transit system by Airport travelers.
Maximum efficiency could be assured by providing full
scale baggage check-in and delivery service at the Center
Street station or by providing a BART spur for special
Airport cars directly to the San Francisco International
Airport terminal complex. Discussions we have held with
the Airport architects indicate that this latter concept
of a BART spur may be technically feasible from a site
design standpoint, however HAJaT sees serioiis scheduling
and operational problems \d.th this concept. Because l^rBRTA
and the City are both vitally concerned that Airport transit
be successful, I feel that a satisfactory solution can be
achieved and should be pursued through discussions among
the concerned City agencies, WBRTA, BART and the Airport
architects.

The West Bay master plan recognizes the problems and impact,
and therefore San Francisco's reluctance to construct addi-
tional freeways and downtoxm parking facilities as the
solution to the steadily increasing travel demands between
the City and the Peninsula. The master plan urges the
cooperation of WBRTA with San Francisco in the development
and coordination of rapid transit services to inter-connect
the major traffic generators of the Bay Area, such as San
Francisco International Airport and oiir Central Business
District.

I, therefore, urge that this Commission endorse in principle
those basic concepts of the WBRTA transit master plan which
are of interest and concern to San Francisco emd that this
support of the WBRTA plan be expressed to the Board of
Supervisors and the Mayor for their further consideration."

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At the conclusion of this report, the Director submitted a draft
resolution for consideration by the Conraission which contained the follo\;ing
resolves :

"Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That the City Planning
Commission at this time endorses in principle the West
Bay Rapid Transit Authority master plan concept of a
BART compatible rail line to serve the needs of San
Francisco International Airport and Peninsula Comm.uters,
contingent upon the provision of a mutually satisfactory
connection with the Airport Terminal complex, and that
this endorsement be communicated to the WBRTA Boeird of
Directors, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and
the Mayor of San Francisco; and

Be It Further resolved. That, upon adoption of the WBRTA
Transit master plan by the voters of San Mateo County,
San Francisco should immediately enter into detailed dis-
cussions XiTith West Bay Rapid Transit Authority on the
early coordination and cooperative development of the
Rapid Transit link to San Francisco International Airport,"

Comjnissioner Mellon noted that the West Bay Plan, as proposed, would
service the Airport only by a shuttle line running from the Center Street
Station in Millbrae; and he indicated that he was reluctant to approve the
West Bay Plan in principle, as recomsxended by the draft resolution, since it
woiild not provide direct service to the San Francisco International Airport*

The Director remarked that there might be various alternate ways of
providing a mutually satisfactory connection to the Airport Terminal complex
as recommended in the draft resolution; and, in any case, it was questionable
as to whether space could be made available at the Airport for a Terminal. He
stated that he, also, would be anxious to provide direct transit service to the
Airport; however, if that option should prove unfeasible, he felt that an effec-
tive transfer system would be satisfactory;-.

Commissioner Mellon believed that the patronage of passengers going to
and from the San Francisco International Airport would be needed to make the West
Bay Transit Authority proposal economically feasible; and he questioned whether
sufficient patronage would develop if Airport passengers were required to transfer
at the Mi librae station.

The Director stated that he was totalljr in agreement with Commissioner
Mellon's concerns and objectives; however, he had consented with economists who,
while acknowledging that direct service to the Airport would be preferable, had
indicated that the proposed system would work if adequate check-in and transfer
facilities were provided at the Millbrae station.

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Commissioner Ilellon doubted that the transfer service would be effective
vailess direct service vere provided frora the Ilillbrae station to loading docks
for arriving and departing airplanes.

Commissioner Wight pointed out that a strong case had been made on
page 10 of the West Bay Rapid Transit report to the effect that the financial
feasibility of the proposed system would be dependent in large part upon the
patronage of Air-oort passengers; and, \Hider the circumstances, he expected that
the West Bay Transit Authority would share San Francisco's interest in providing
the best possible emd the most direct service to the Airport.

John C. Lilly, General Manager of the West Bay Rapid Transit Authority,
confirmed his Authority's interest in providing the best possible service to the
San Francisco International Airport; and, to that end, the master plan prepared
by his Authority had recommended an alternate line night be constructed to pro-
vide direct service to the Airport. He noted, however, that it was not certain
that sufficient space could be made available in the air passenger complex for
a transit station; and, because of the turning radius required for the transit
trains, the tracks would probably have to be threaded through some of the Airport
installations west of Bay Shore Freewaj''. Because of those complexities, his
Authority was hopeful that further infon/iation and recoiiimendations would be
forthcoming from officials at the Airport. In any case, he emphasized that
engineering studies for the proposed system would not be undertaken imtil the
master plan has been approved by the voters of San Hateo County.

Commissioner Mellon stated that he was of the opinion that service to
the Airport should be provided from the main Rapid Transit line and not from an
alternate line; and, if that type of service were to be provided, the necessity
for complicated loops and curves might be eliminated.

Mr. Lilly stated that the alternate line to the Airport had been the
subject of a marketing study which had been undertaken by Dr. De Leui: Cather
and of a financial study which had been undert8k.en by Arthur D, Little, Inc.;
and, as a result of those studies, it had been determined that a significsint
number of people would use the alternate line if it were provided. He noted
that 75 percent of the passengers using the San Francisco International Airport
have only two or less pieces of baggage; and, therefore, they would not be
inconvenienced by having to transfer at the Itillbrae station.

Commissioner Brinton stated that he was concerned about the possibility
that the West Bay Rapid Transit Authority would not be able to change its plans
after the master plan has been approved by the voters of San Mateo County; and,
for that reason, he felt that the master plan should be modified to reflect, as
an alternate, direct service to the Airport before being submitted to the elec-
torage. Mr. Lilly stated that the text of the master plan left the question of
service to the Airport open insofar as it did not refer specifically to direct
or shuttle service.

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CoEimissioner Mellon moved that the first resolve of the draft resolu-
tion be modified to endorse the West Bay Rapid Transit Authority Haster Plan
in principle "contingent upon the provision of direct service to the Airport
terminal complex, as distinguished fron a feeder shuttle" and that the draft
resolution, as modified, be adopted. This motion vas seconded by Comiaissioner
Brinton .

l-b'. Lilly remarked that provision of direct service to the Airport
might place a greater burden on San Francisco than had been thought previously.
President Fleishhacker replied that direct service to the Airport may not ulti-
mately be achieved; however, he believed that the Comi.iission shoiild endorse the
type of service which it considers most desirable.

Ray Cedar, representing BART, stated that present plans for the Airport
would require that any station constructed for direct transit service to the
Airport wovild have to be located at a significant distance from the air passen-
ger terminal; and, under those circur.istances , shuttle service would still be
required to bring passengers to their final destinations.

The Director pointed out, however, that a transfer point located
nearer to the terminal would have a better psychological effect on potential
passengers than would a transfer point located as far away from the terminal
as the Mi librae station.

Walter Stcll, Planner II, stated that architects for the Airport are
presently contemplating the feasibility of locating the transit terminal on the
roof of the Airport garage.

I!r. Lilly asked if he were correct in understanding that it would be
the desire of the Commission that the West Bay Rapid Transit Authority use
space at the Airport for a nossenger station if it is determined that space
can be made available for such a facility in the general location of the central
assembly area at the Airport, fir. Mellon replied in the affirmative.

After further discussion, the question was called and the draft
resolution, as modified, was adopted as City Planning Comnission Resolution
No. 6350.

President Fleishhacker, noting that other proposals had been made to
the Board of Supervisors for providing trrnsit connections between the Airport
and Downtown San Francisco, asked if those proposals were being coordinated in
any way with the West Bay Rapid Transit Authority's proposal. The Director
replied that he was not at all sure that the coordination of opposites would
be possible; however, one of the purposes of the trip soon to be taken by mem-
bers of the Board of Supervisors to view transit facilities in other cities
would be to study the types of transportation which might be used to link the
central City with the Airport.

^irm

3/13/69

President Fleishhacker doubted that sufficient space would be available
at the Airport to acconmodate terminals for both Rapid Transit and monorail
systems. The Director agreed; and he noted that the Commission had previously-
adopted a resolution recommending that highest priority be given to a compatible
extension of the BART system.

President Fleishhacker recalled that the resolution previously adopted
by the Commission had also set a high priority on the provision of transportation
for the South Bayshore area of the City; and he noted that that objective would
not be met by the West Bay Rapid Transit Authority's proposal.

Mr. Lilly indicated that San liateo and Santa Clara Counties would
experience similar problems; and, he noted that the master plan v^hich had been
prepared by his Authority had recommended that feeder bus service should be
worked out by local governments or by private enterprise.

The Director stated that the South Bayshore plan which had been pre-
pared by the staff of the Department of City Planning had recommended that
certain changes be made in the service provided by the Municipal Railway to
connect the South Bayshore area with BART stations which will be located in
San Francisco; however, he felt that it would also be desirable to recommend
that direct service be provided by the llujiicipal Railway from the South Bayshore
area to the Airport.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted.

Lynn E. Pio
Administrative Secretary

SECRETARY'S COPY

SAN FRANCISCO

CITY PLANlNlIHG COIMISSION

MINUTES AIJD SUtJMARY

OF THE

REGULAR MEETING

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1969

100 LARKIN STREET

2:15 P.M.

PRESENT: Fleishhacker , Kearney, Mellon, Newman, Porter, Wight

1. Field Trip

Members of the Commission and staff departed from 100 Larkin Street at
2:15 P.M. to take a field trip to properties scheduled for consideration
during the Zoning Hearing on April 3, 1969.

ADJOURNED: 3:30 P.M.

SAN FRANCISCO
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION

Minutes of the regular meeting held Thursday, March 27, 1969,

The City Planning Commission met pursuant to notice on Thursday,
March 27, 1969, at 100 Larkin Street at 2:15 p.m.

PRESENT: Mortimer Fleishhacker, Jr., President; James S.
Kearney, Vice President; William M. 9rinton,
Thomas J. ^fellon, and Mrs. Charles B. Porter,
members of the City Planning Commission,

ABSENT: James K. Carr and Walter S^ Newman, members
of the City Planning Commission,

The staff of the Department of City Planning was represented by
Allan B, Jacobs, Director of Planning; Edward I. Murphy, Assistant Director
of Planning; Robert Passmore, Assistant Zoning Administrator; Richard Gamble,
Planner IV; and Lyryi^. Pio, Secretary,

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

It was moved by Commissioner Porter, seconded by Commissioner
Mellon, and carried unanimously that the minutes of the meetings of March
6, 13, and 20, be approved as submitted,

CURRENT MATTERS

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, reported on the meeting
of the Urban Design Citizens Advisory Committee which had been held the
previous day and distributed copies of the first report to be published for
the Urban Design Study.

At this point in the proceedings. Commissioner Brinton arrived and
assumed his seat at the Commission table.

The Director submitted a draft "resolution which would authorize
him to execute an agreement with Donald Appleyard to undertake -urban design
studies related to the development of an urban design plan. After describing
the nature of the proposed contract in greater detail, he reconmended
adoption of the draft resolution.

After discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kearney, seconded
by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the draft resolution
be adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No, 6351.

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Subsequently, the Director submitted another draft resolution
which would authorize him to submit a supplemental budget request in the
amojUit of $12, "736 for the fiscal year 1969 -70 to provide funds for the
hiring of a temporary planner III - Chinatown Liaison to work with the
Chinatown community in identifying issues, solving immediate problems, and
continuing an analysis of the long-term needs and potentials of the com-
munity. He noted that the Commission had previously requested a supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $250,000 for the preparation of a two-year
comprehensive planning study of Chinatown; however, since no action had yet
been taken on that request, he felt that the second alternative originally
recommended by the staff of the Department of City Planning should be
pursued so that the Mayor, in considering the budget, could evaluate both
alternatives. Therefore, he recommended adoption of the draft resolution
which would provide the second alternative by requesting funds for the
hiring of a temporary Planner III -- Chinatown Liaison.

Commissioner Mellon asked if the person who would be hired for
liaison with Chinatown would be someone who understands the Chinese language.
The Director replied that he would make every effort to hire a professional
planner with that ability.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Mellon,
seconded by Commissicner Porter, and carried unanimously that the draft
resolution be adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6352.

The Director read a letter which he had received from Joseph E,
Tinney, Assessor, commenting on the effect of Landmark Designation on
property values.

REFERRAL

R69.13 Housing for elderly site, north side of Ellis Street
between Larkin and Hyde Streets.

Robert Passmore, Assistant Zoning Administrator, reported on this
matter as follows:

"The proposed site has a 103.2 foot frontage en the north
side of Ellis Street between Larkin and Hyde Streets, in
the midtovm residential area which was reclassified last
year from the C-3 zone to the new R-fc-C zone, in which
high density residential development is permitted in
combination with ground floor commercial uses. A high
proportion of the population in the area is elderly, and
it is well suited for their housing because of convenience

to downtown and favorable weather conditions.

Preliminary plans by Thomas Hsieh for the Housing
Authority show 100 units, 77 studios and 23 one-
bedroom, in a 13-story building with 26 per cent
lot coverage, a floor area ratio of 4,7 to 1,, a
setback of 18 feet and a rear yard of 67 feet.
The City Planning Code would permit 141 studio
units on the 14, 195 square foot site, with 75
per cent coverage, a floor area ratio of 10 to 1,
no setback, and a 20- foot rear yard, so provisions
of the Code are all met except for parking; 15
spaces are provided instead of 19, and a variance
would be required for the lower number of spaces.
Such a variance was granted last year (VZ68,13)
to allow 14 spaces in a proposed turnkey project
for the same site,"

The Director recommended that the proposed housing project be
approved as in conformity with the Master Plan.

Commissioner Porter asked if funds were available so that
construction of the project could be initiated immediately,

John A, Crowder, representing the Housing Authority, replied
that the HHA had given oral approval of the project.

President Fleishhacker asked how many additional parking spaces
could be provided on the site, Mr. Passmore replied that approximately
ten additional spaces could be provided in the rear yard area without
necessitating excavation.

Commissioner Brinton asked if people being displaced from the
International Hotel would be given any priority in public housing projects
such as the one presently being proposed. I&. Crowder replied that priority
is given to individuals who are forced to relocate because of government
actions.

The Director questioned whether the displacement of residents
of the International Hotel could be considered to have resulted from public
action.

Mr. Passmore remarked that the Housing Authority already has a long
wti^ui2 iisi of displaced elderly people who wish to obtain quarters in
public housing projects.

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Commissioner Porter asked how long a period of time would
elapse before completion of the proposed project, Mr, Crowder replied
that couatruQC'ion of the building would take approximately eighteen months.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Brinton,
seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the Director
be authorized to report that the site for a housing project for the
elderly on the north side of Ellis Street between Larkin and Hyde Streets,
block 321, lots 17 and 18, is in conformity with the Master Plan,

REVIEW OF FINAL PLANS, HOUSING PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY, NORTH SIDE OF
MC ALLISTER STREET BETWEEN BAKER AND BRODERICK STREETS

The Director stated that he had received a letter from Mr. Crowder
of the Housing Authority requesting that consideration of this matter be
postponed indefinitely. He recommended that that request beehonored.

It was moved by Commissioner Brinton, seconded by Commissioner
Mellon, and carried unanimously that consideration of this matter be post-
poned indefinitely.

PUBLIC HEARING ON BERNAL HEIGHTS IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Allan B. Jacobs, Director of Planning, remarked that the report
on the Bemal Heights Improvement Plan had been presented to the Commission
during its meeting on February 13, 1969. Following that presentation, he
had recommended that the report be distributed and that all interested
individuals and groups be invited to comment on the proposals contained in
the report at the end of a thirty-day review. Jhe report had been distributed;
and the present hearing was being held to receive reactions from the public.

The Director stated that he had received letters from Mrs, Robert
A. lyfcLean, Jr., president of the executive board of the Junipero Serra Parent
Teachers Association, and from Mrs, Beatrice Lynch, principal of the Juni-
pero Serra School, urging that the improvement plan for Bernal Heights be
modified to include a proposal for at least one additional elementary scflool
in the area. Mrs. McLean had suggested that the school might be located on
the site of the abandoned green house or on the property owned by the Water
Department, In response to these requests, he indicated that the staff of
the Department of City Planning is presently working with the Board of Edu-
cation in an effort to prepare a City-wide policy for education. While he
realized the importance of the problem being faced by Bernal Heights, he
noted that the responsibility for providing new educational facilities rests
with the Board of Education and not with the Department of City Planning.
Under the circumstances, he felt that the improvement plan for Bernal Heights

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the area at the present time.

At this point in the proceedings. Commissioner Mellon absented
himself from the meeting room for the remainder of the meeting.

Merle Gilbert, President of the Peralta Heights Neighborhood
Association, called attention to the fact that his neighborhood had been
included within the boundaries of the improvement plan which had been pre-
pared by the staff of the Department of City Planning in conjunction with
the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Association. He indicated that the members
of his association had several plans in mind for their neighborhood; and,
if those plans were to conflict in any way with the recommendations contained
in the report presently being considered by the City Planning Commission,
he hoped that the conflicts could be resolved with cooperation of the staff
of the Department of City Planning.

Father O'Malley, Pastor of St. Kevins Church in Bernal Heights,
stated that he had not been associated with the subject neighborhood for
a very long period of time; however, he felt that the residents of the
neighborhood were extremely grateful to the staff of the Department of City
Planning and the City Planning Commission for the effort which th<^ had
expended in preparation of the improvement plan for the neighborhood.

The Director recommended adoption of a draft resolution which
would approve the neighborhood improvement plan as a more precise delin-
eation of Master Plan re commend at iona and which would express the Commission's
intent to incorpoir^tS the neighborhood improvement plan for Bernal Heights
into the I«Iaster Plan by future amendment.

After further discussion it was moved by Commissioner Brinton,
seconded by Commissioner Porter, and carried unanimously that the draft
resolution be adopted as City Planning Commission Resolution No. 6353.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted

•Lynn E. Pio
^idministrative Secretary

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